This Hale Irwin designed course opened quietly in August of 1995 and from the time you arrive at the upscale daily-fee course you know you are somewhere special. Three U.S. Open wins influenced Irwin and architect Stan Gentry to create a favorable course to challenge the accuracy and the confidence of golfers. Forty-one bunkers influence shot selection and protect the landing areas and green complexes. Irwin and Gentry bunkered the outside of the doglegs to give direction off the tee and trees are used as hazards to protect the inside corners. The bunkers around the green complexes reflect the philosophy Donald Ross used many years earlier.
Golfers face a greater penalty the further off line the shot is in the bunker.
The recovery shot must be higher to clear the enlarged mound on the face of the bunker. Youve got to have variety. Thats the key. If you get monotonous it just gets boring. The 12th hole is a par-4 dogleg right where the drive must carry a natural ravine to a narrow landing area.