Many golf courses start out with an easy hole, one that provides a smooth transition from the driving range to the first tee. And if you make good decisions, this holds true on the Champions Nine. Take care, though, because just one errant shot can cost you several strokes on your scorecard.
Although #1 is not unusually long, this reachable par-5 plays into the prevailing wind. The fairway bunker in the driver landing area protects the go zone on the right side, and with large trees lining the left side of the approach shot, hitting your tee shot that direction will force you to lay up every time. Don’t be tempted to carry the pond protecting the left side of the green unless your confidence is high—coming up short and left of the green will funnel your shot back into the pond. A properly executed layup will leave a final approach from 50 to 100 yards. Just be sure to make your ball come to rest on the correct side of the hole or a three-putt may be imminent!
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