Head scratching elevation changes

[Nate Oxman]

Can you think of some holes featuring uphill or downhill approaches that, for some unexplainable reason and regardless of wind, don't play uphill or downhill at all?

[David_Tepper]

The 2nd shot at Royal Dornoch 16th hole plays sharply up hill, but often plays much shorter than I think it will. 

[Sven Nilsen]

OFCC North #16

Bandon Dunes #12

Beverly #6

Old Wayne #12

All downhill par 3's where the downhill doesn't come into play (or at least as much as you'd think).

As a general rule, if you hit a high ball, the downhill won't come into play.  If you hit a lower piercing shot, you'll need to back off.

Sven

[Ronald Montesano]

Nate,

I can't recall which holes, but during my recent Adirondack Six tour, I had a few approach shots that did precisely that. A couple went long when they were clearly uphill, while a few others that were downhill somehow came up short. Those moments, especially when you've struck the perfect approach, clarify why golf is so much beguiling fun.