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Richard_Mandell

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Braemar Golf Course Hole #6
« on: April 02, 2019, 11:08:18 AM »
Hole 6 - "Strath" - Par 5: 519-493-455-440-327



"The second of the trio of front-nine par-five holes moves to the left downhill from the Oak Savanna ridge into a valley framed by more oaks.  The golfer who assumes the fairway bunker cut into the hillside should be avoided will miss a great aiming point off the tee.  The play from as close to that fairway bunker as possible is the wiser choice as the route opens up from that side and eliminates a bunker further down the left side, and both tree lines, from consideration as well."







"The shorter route cutting the corner to the left requires a play over a swale running along that side.  The next shot along this line to the green can best be described as uncomfortable as the route is blocked by that second fairway bunker in addition to more oaks matched on the right side by an additional tree line.  That said, a third fairway bunker jutting out from another ridge on the right approximately fifty yards out conceals the right half of the putting surface."





"The line of play bisects the green with a dramatic ridge that transitions the high side of the green into the lower left side of the green.  If an approach finds the wrong side, a putt traversing a three-foot tier will demand excellent touch."
« Last Edit: April 05, 2019, 04:41:23 PM by Richard_Mandell »

Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Braemar Golf Course Hole #6
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2019, 01:43:09 PM »
I love a par five that make the player think on the second shot. This hole does that for both the short hitter and the player that is going for the green. Great looking hole. With my preferred ball flight right to left, I might think about trying to hit my tee ball to the left of center.
Too bad I don't get to the cities anymore. I'd love to play Keller and Braemar again.
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Richard_Mandell

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Re: Braemar Golf Course Hole #6
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2019, 05:09:16 PM »

View from the 6th Tee at Braemar



View of the 6th Green from the second landing area

Jason Topp

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Re: Braemar Golf Course Hole #6
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2019, 05:14:57 PM »
Was there a tough par 4 up the hill in this corridor before?

Jake Marvin

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Re: Braemar Golf Course Hole #6
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2019, 08:24:35 AM »
Jason-


Yeah, the old number 4 played about 440 going the opposite direction. Needless to say, this'll be a more enjoyable hole.

Richard_Mandell

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Re: Braemar Golf Course Hole #6
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2019, 09:14:24 AM »
Jake is correct.  The hole was a par four that went the opposite way in the same corridor until the old green site.  The tees were where the new green is but the green played to the left and directly up the hill, sitting on top, in front of and to the right of the Oak that still stands.  The Oak is more prominently a feature framing the right side of the new fourth hole today.

PCCraig

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Re: Braemar Golf Course Hole #6
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2019, 10:37:34 AM »
The 6th, in my opinion, may be the best hole on the "new" course. Fun, strategic, and pretty in the way it lays on the land. A good golf hole!
H.P.S.