No. 9 – Down and Dirty
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The StraitsPar 4Handicap: 11
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How to Play This Hole
A tee shot down the left tends to kick toward the right. If your tee shot is too far right, a large tree about 100 yards short of the green may block your approach. Swirling wind conditions on this hole dictate club selection from short to mid irons approaching this slightly humpbacked green. Seven Mile Creek and a series of narrow sand bunkers wind along the right side of the green while the left side is protected by sand dunes and bunkers.
Browse The Straits
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No. 1 – Outward Bound
A gentle dogleg left starts the journey out to Lake Michigan where the true meaning of links golf starts to shine.
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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. 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.
