Castlerock Bann 9 Tour ContAfter 2 & 3 it is difficult not to be engaged by the course. While playing the third we can see the 4th green and surmise its a bit of a utilitarian short hole. The drop tee shot plays inside a large hollow to a rather plain green-site, but the hole is decent for that.
Walking behind the 3rd, we find the hidden 5th tee, the only par five on the course. There isn't much of a fairway on offer, indeed, the entire course is fairly narrow. There are options for big hitters to cut doglegs on 2, 6, 7 and 8, but the course isn't long so the rabbit can comfortably play to visual spots on fairways and not be left with overly daunting approaches. Due to the shape of the hole, the fifth is difficult to reach in two and would require a bold and blind play over the right side. This is an example of a perfect sub 500 yard par 5!
A closer look at the green reveals how much trouble one can get mixed up with if going for this green in two.
We now walk to the nearby 2nd tee, which is basically shared with the 6th. A legger left which plunges downhill. I am not at all convinced by the water and would hope a better drainage solution could eventually be employed.
More to follow.
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