1st,
450 yards, par 4 (Polo Field): No easy introduction. A long par four with out
of bounds left which requires a good drive and medium to long-iron to a green
redesigned for the 1988 US Open.
2nd,
190 yards, par 3 (Cottage): This hole plays longer than its length because the
green is elevated (and partially blind). It is also relatively small and well-bunkered.
3rd,
451 yards, par 4 (Pond): One of the most difficult holes. If the drive is not
down the left side of the fairway, the second is blind over a high mound. Too
long and a road or lateral water hazard lie in wait.
4th,
335 yards, par 4 (Hospital): Most players will hit an iron off the tee and a wedge
to the newly-designed, small green. An obvious birdie chance but only if you hit
the fairway.
5th,
432 yards, par 4 (Newton): The drive is blind because of a high mound between
tee and fairway. Although the green is generous, it will cause problems because
of the tilt from right to left.
6th,
310 yards, par 4 (Bakers): A chance for the big-hitters to go for the green. Most
will use an iron off the tee, then sand wedge to the elevated green.
7th,
197 yards, par 3 (Plateau): A difficult short hole. The green is elevated, very
narrow and well-contoured.
8th,
378 yards, par 4 (Corner): Trees all the way down the left, which may mean players
use a long-iron or fairway wood for their drive. Even then it's only a short-iron
to the green.
9th,
513 yards, par 5 (Himalayas): A good drive down the left-hand side of the fairway
opens up the possibility of hitting the green in two though woods border the fairway.
An elevated green, relatively small and surrounded by rough and bunkers.
10th,
447 yards, par 4 (Stockton): The first of four demanding par fours in a row. A
good drive is essential so players do not leave themselves a long shot into a
very small green.
11th,
450 yards, par 4 (unnamed): Probably the most testing hole. A good drive and well-struck
iron are essential. The green is not large and a pond lies in front.
12th,
486 yards, par 4 (unnamed): Par five length but playing as a par four. The best
angle of approach to the elevated green is from the right side of the fairway.
13th,
436 yards, par 4 (unnamed): Downhill off the tee and players may throttle back
because too far and the approach will be off a downhill lie. A pond to the right
could also influence the drive.
14th,
534 yards, par 5 (Quarry): Although a little longer than the ninth, the only other
par five, it will probably play easier because the drive is not as demanding and
the green is open to the front.
15th,
432 yards, par 4 (Liverpool): A straightforward par four from an elevated tee.
The green is larger than most but there is careful bunkering, which allows for
difficult pin placings.
16th,
186 yards, par 3 (Clyde): The easiest of the par threes, although too much club
and you can bounce up against a boundary fence.
17th,
370 yards, par (Elbow): The only par four on the second nine under 400 yards.
A slight dog-leg left so a long-iron may be the choice off the tee to leave a
pitch to the re-designed green.
18th,
436 yards, par 4 (Home): The tee has been put back 15 yards. Miss the fairway
and you are unlikely to be able to make the green, which is elevated and has deep
bunkers guarding the front.
