Unlike No. 5, this par 5 will be a three-shot hole for most players. A pronounced mound on the right side is in play on the straightaway tee shot, and the hole turns to the left past the drive area. Depending on tee location and conditions, a long tee shot can provide a chance to reach the green in two, but trees protect the left side, requiring either a right-to-left second or a towering shot over the trees. Players will lay up anywhere from 40 to 100 yards from the raised green. If played properly, this is a birdie hole.
Many players will go with driver, as the slight dogleg-right hole features a generous drive zone. The second shot requires precision, because the effective size of the green is quite small. Players will want to err on the short side with their approach because of the dramatic dropoff behind the green. The general slope of the putting surface is from back to front, and its many subtle breaks will lead to plenty of three-putts.
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