I’m not sure why John Mayhugh hasn’t posted any images from the back nine in his previous thread (
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,40405.0/) and I hope I am not stepping on his toes by doing so, but Kirtland in late October is really big on the “Wow!” factor and, consequently, I wanted to share some images with you.
I agree with all the comments made by John in his description of the course. As for the comments made concerning the “bowling alley” look of the fairways, I suppose that would be true if the course were absolutely flat. That is not the case at Kirtland where there is plenty of natural movement in the land which includes the river valley that most of the back nine is routed through. As for the comment comparing it to Firestone, I suppose that would be furthest from anyone’s mind after seeing it in person rather than through a collection of images.
Enjoy!
Hole #10, 525 yard par 4 (4.5)
Hole #11, 225 yard par 3
Hole #12, 449 yard par 4
Hole #13, 371 yard par 4
Hole #14, 425 yard par 4
Hole #15, 537 yard par 5
Hole #16, 365 yard par 4
Hole #17, 195 yard par 3
Hole #18, 425 yard par 4