Shots to the left could possibly hop onto the green but those that don't are usually left with a delicate chip shot with the slope running away. This par 5 starts with a tee shot going up the hill which you hit down from on the 8th . Once at the crest of the hill the hole veers a little left and gradually goes downhill toward the green. Trees guard both sides of the fairway and come out to an outcrop about 60 yards in front of the green. Players with good tee shots may go for the green, but it is difficult clear the trees and bunker in front.
Most players come into the green from the right side with a short third shot.
The back nine starts with a short dogleg left par four which is slightly downhill. It is tempting to swing for all you are worth and cut the dogleg over two ponds and have only a chip shot into the green. This is not a good idea however because the edge of the last pond is much further than it actually looks. Hitting a 200-250 yard shot down the middle of the fairway should still give players a short iron down hill into the green. The green itself is one of the most sloped on the course from back to front and it is in the players best interest to keep the approach shot below the pin.