Tobacco Road is sloped at 150 but rated 73.2 from the tips...contrast that with Pete Dye (144 and 75.7). Tobacco Road is all about visual intimidation. The only hole that can play unreachable is nine, one of the great creations of golfdom. If you're not a good putter/chipper, you might be in for a long day at Tobacco Road. Being a short hitter there is not an impediment, as long as you select the correct tees. Being a wild hitter, however, will cost you!