Hole # 1

Par: 4

Index: 1/19 (Men) - 6 (Women)

Length - Men: 375 Metres

Length- Women: 316 Metres

Great test to start with.  The hole moves left to right and the last 150 metres moves substantially uphill.  Out of bounds lurks right for a wild tee shot.  There is plenty of room to the left side of the fairway, however, this then leaves you with a tricky second shot that has now become even longer.  The longer hitters must hug the tree line on the right side of the fairway or risk running through the fairway and into the trees, or hit 3 wood to the corner, leaving you an approach of around 150 metres.

The second shot is where this holes comes into its own.  The approach is up a steep slope to a green that runs substantially from back to front and right to left.  Because of the steep incline it is wise to take an extra club.  Long and right of the pin is not option on this hole as you will be left with a very fast and sloping chip/putt. Front and left is a popular option as you will have a shot up the slope, making it much easier to control.  4 is an excellent start

The slope of the green is slightly from back to front with natural run towards the bay.