Hole notes:
Hole 7: 170 yard Par 3. I speculate this is to be a mirror image of the 12th, both play in the same direction over a similar distance. Large green with subtle undulation.
Hole 8: Great par 4. Bunker on the right covers a ridge which provides a turbo boost to balls hit in the neighborhood. Bunker will also gobble up balls slightly off line (as I learned today). 380 yards.
Hole 9: This hole defines the concept of "Line of charm" (Hello, Mr. Flemma!). I still don't know what line to take on this tee and the first time golfer will sit back and scan the hole for a line. Aggressive and long hitters can go LEFT of the tree on the inside of the dogleg, you can hook one around the bunkers, or play out to the right side of the fairway to get the favorable angle for the run-up approach. 450 yards.
Hole 10: Another brute (470 from the back tee). Play short of the bunkers on the right or try to carry them. Safe route to the left. Bunkers on the left of the green are deep and nasty, especially to a short side pin.
Hole 11: If my life depended on it, I'd probably admit that this hole is what puts the Black Course over the Red. Non-descript, but long par 4.
Hole 12: 185 yard Par 3 to a deep green. Bunkered all the way into the fairway approach. Great hole in any wind with a subtle but effective false front.