No. 1 – Outward Bound
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The StraitsPar 4Handicap: 15
- 493
- 405
- 370
- 361
- 325
How to Play This Hole
A well-struck center of the fairway drive off the tee sets up a short to mid-iron approach. A tee shot down the left side flirts with a series of bunkers and dunes, while a tee shot to the right creates a longer approach from the rough. Favor the right center of the green to avoid deep bunkers short left and long.
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No. 2 – Cross Country
The shortest of the two par 5s on the front nine, be aware of a pot bunker placed 35 yards short of the long-stretched green.
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No. 3 – O'Man
Do not be fooled by one of the largest greens on the front nine; the undulations make for some magic on the green.
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No. 4 – Glory
Visually intimidating off the tee, the most difficult par 4 on the golf course is protected by length, undulations and, of course, pot bunkers.
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No. 5 – Snake
The longer of the two par 5s on the front nine, this winding fairway demands accuracy from tee to green.
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No. 6 – Gremlin's Ear
The shortest par 4 on the course, Gremlin’s Ear is made difficult by a deep sod-wall bunker that will swallow anything in its path.
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No. 7 – Shipwreck
Down the path to the shoreline, the picturesque par 3 creates a dramatic approach to the green.
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No. 8 – On the Rocks
With over 100 bunkers, intimidating to say the least, the green drops off the back into a deadly pot bunker.
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No. 9 – Down and Dirty
Do not be fooled by the funnel effect to the small green. Soak up the beautiful scenery back to the clubhouse before returning to the lake on No. 10.
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No. 10 – Voyageur
Carry the deep valley and dodge the deadly bunker in the center of the fairway to be set up perfectly for your approach to the elevated green.
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No. 11 – Sand Box
The longest of the par 5s on the property, Sand Box gets its name from the well-placed railroad tie-lined bunker that hugs the left side of the fairway protecting it from wayward second shots.
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No. 12 – Pop Up
One of the shortest of the par 3s on The Straits, the length isn’t a factor. This green is the most difficult to manage with the flat stick.
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No. 13 – Cliff Hanger
Another hole where the name Cliff Hanger tells the story. The green looks inviting but sits on the cliff edge of Lake Michigan.
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No. 14 – Widow's Watch
A short but tricky dogleg left, cutting the corner is blocked by a large bunker which can also create a blind approach to the green.
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No. 15 – Grand Strand
This hole begins a four-hole stretch that could be considered among the most difficult in championship golf. Strap on your seatbelt and enjoy the ride.
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No. 16 – Endless Bite
The shortest of the par 5s on The Straits. This hole creates deep temptations of risk for its sought after glory.
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No. 17 – Pinched Nerve
Another name spot-on, you can understand while standing on the tee of this par 3 why your neck might get stiff.
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No. 18 – Dyeabolical
One of the most glorious finishing holes in golf, a score of par is to be desired.
