Post by bobawiefan on Jun 25, 2012 13:47:11 GMT -5
Pinnacle Country Club
Rogers, Ark.
Par: 71
54 Holes…Yardage: 6274yds
Link to hole photos; No hole description…only photos…
www.pinnaclegc.com/Pinnacle-Golf-Club.html
Five par 3’s
Nine par 4’s
Four par 5’s
Hole 1...Par 4...Men 310 Blended 336
Finding the fairway on this short par 4 will be a premium. Front pin placements are a challenge for any player hitting a second shot from the rough. Anticipate most players using irons and hybrids to keep it in the fairway.
Hole 2...Par 5...Men 538
A 3-shot par 5 with a very challenging approach will provide a lot of entertainment. The area to the left of the green features a shaved bank sloping dramatically towards a lateral water hazard. Tee shots will be 3 woods and driver. The 2nd shot is key to this hole in that players must position their shots to the left side of the fairway 135 to 100 yards from the green. 2nd shots landing in the right rough are dead.
Hole 3...Par 3... Blended 155 Men 155
Featuring an angled green positioned beyond a lake, this short hole requires a precise shot from the tee. Most players will take a par and move thankfully to the next hole. The position of the green has a tendency to catch up-drafts that impact balls more than a player can feel from the tee.
Hole 4...Par 4... Blended 443 Men 424
Two fairway bunkers frame the left side of the fairway but the preferred target is the right side of the fairway adjacent to the lateral water hazard running the length of the right side of this hole. The approach shot from this position provides an angle slightly away from a shaved greenside bank sloping to the water hazards. Shot from the left side of the fairway nearest the bunkers require approach shots over a front left greenside bunker and towards the water hazard. Any shot landing on the right side of the green has a significant chance of rolling into the hazard. Players will have to weigh the option of length with driver or positioning with 3 wood resulting in a longer approach shot. A very dangerous hole.
Hole 5...Par 4... Blended 376 Men 336
Going for the green in 1 is not recommended due to the difficult rough and bunkers that surround the target area. Front and middle pin settings bring the fairway bunkers into play. A back pin permits players to hit further down the fairway to provide an approach missing right greenside bunkers.
Hole 6...Par 3... Blended 198 Men 198
Water lurks left and long on this lengthy, challenging par 3. A front right greenside bunker prohibits a “run-up” shot. A bunker on the left side of the putting surface will save balls from ending up in the lake. On a windy day, par becomes a valued score. Precision is required.
Hole 7...Par 5... Blended 508 Men 508
A fairway bunker in the right center of the fairway calls for an exact shot. Longer hitters can carry it, but a front, greenside bunker may cause players to re-think going for the green in two. Most players will opt for a driver off the tee as par can be made from all fairway bunkers.
Hole 8...Par 4... Blended 426 Men 401
This par 4 presents the most challenging tee shot on the front side. Players must carry the right side of the fairway far enough to clear the trees on the left. A deep greenside bunker stands on the right. A “middle of the green” approach shot is a good idea. Due to the length of this hole driver off the tee will be the choice club.
Hole 9...Par 4... Blended 340 Men 340
A fairway bunker on the left will force players to aim to the right or short of the bunker. A well protected uphill green with a false front makes it difficult to hit the ball close. This hole will provide the greatest option of club selection for tee shots. The positioning of the fairway bunker dictates positioning of tee shots.
Hole 10...Par 4... Blended 363 Men 334
This short par 4 requires an accurate short iron into the green. Roll-off areas behind and right of the green await overly-aggressive approaches. Whereas this hole offers a modest tee shot, the elevated and angled green challenges players on their approach shot.
Hole 11...Par 3... Blended 192 Men 141
Par 3: Target golf at it’s very best. Although short, this hole features an undulating green with 5 distinct placement areas. Precise tee shots will yield birdies. Stray too far from the hole and three-putts are a distinct possibility. Players will mainly land tee shots past the hole and take advantage of “backstops” to bring balls back to the hole for short birdie putts.
Hole 12...Par 4... Blended 392 Men 365
On this hole, the green is visible from the teeing area and allows for varied shot patterns. An enlarged green features a lower right side shelf that requires considerable skill to hit it close. Look for 3 woods and hybrids to position tee shots to the left side of the landing area when the pin is on the right.
Hole 13...Par 4... Blended 449 Men 402
Considerable trouble (trees and channel on either side of the fairway) awaits poorly-placed drives. The large green makes club selection a priority.
Hole 14...Par 5... Blended 543 Men 543
A demanding par 5 that requires 3 quality shots. The fairway bunker on the left has been removed, which opens up opportunities from the tee. The contours of the green require an accurate 3rd shot. Expect to see mostly 3 woods off the tee as being in the fairway is a must.
Hole 15...Par 3... Blended 161 Men 146
Pinnacle’s signature hole is a short, island-green par 3 that features several tee locations. When the pin is placed at the back of the green, players will be challenged to adjust for wind and elevations as any shot landing past the pin will end up in the lake.
Hole 16...Par 4... Blended 418 Men 390
A fantastic par 4 features a fairway bunker on the left. The green stands near to a lateral water hazard. A back left pin will require all players to fly a ball all the way over two strategically-placed bunkers. Trees guarding the right side of the corner will require a driver off the tee.
Hole 17...Par 3... Blended 217 Men 188
The front left of the green on this par 3 is open and will accept a run-up shot in a narrow slot. A big swale in the middle-back of the green can reward a properly-aimed tee shot—or create a nightmare chipping/putting situation for players who land on the wrong side. Par is a great score.
Hole 18...Par 5... Blended 545 Men 545
On this long par 5, players will have to thread the needle between bunkers on either side of the fairway. A pond in front of the green significantly narrows the fairway and calls for caution when selecting a second shot. The green will reward good shots and punish anything that is not exact. This hole promises to afford an exciting finish to the course. With par possible for all fairway bunkers, look for all players to hit driver and hope to be rewarded for the gamble.
Rogers, Ark.
Par: 71
54 Holes…Yardage: 6274yds
Link to hole photos; No hole description…only photos…
www.pinnaclegc.com/Pinnacle-Golf-Club.html
Five par 3’s
Nine par 4’s
Four par 5’s
Hole 1...Par 4...Men 310 Blended 336
Finding the fairway on this short par 4 will be a premium. Front pin placements are a challenge for any player hitting a second shot from the rough. Anticipate most players using irons and hybrids to keep it in the fairway.
Hole 2...Par 5...Men 538
A 3-shot par 5 with a very challenging approach will provide a lot of entertainment. The area to the left of the green features a shaved bank sloping dramatically towards a lateral water hazard. Tee shots will be 3 woods and driver. The 2nd shot is key to this hole in that players must position their shots to the left side of the fairway 135 to 100 yards from the green. 2nd shots landing in the right rough are dead.
Hole 3...Par 3... Blended 155 Men 155
Featuring an angled green positioned beyond a lake, this short hole requires a precise shot from the tee. Most players will take a par and move thankfully to the next hole. The position of the green has a tendency to catch up-drafts that impact balls more than a player can feel from the tee.
Hole 4...Par 4... Blended 443 Men 424
Two fairway bunkers frame the left side of the fairway but the preferred target is the right side of the fairway adjacent to the lateral water hazard running the length of the right side of this hole. The approach shot from this position provides an angle slightly away from a shaved greenside bank sloping to the water hazards. Shot from the left side of the fairway nearest the bunkers require approach shots over a front left greenside bunker and towards the water hazard. Any shot landing on the right side of the green has a significant chance of rolling into the hazard. Players will have to weigh the option of length with driver or positioning with 3 wood resulting in a longer approach shot. A very dangerous hole.
Hole 5...Par 4... Blended 376 Men 336
Going for the green in 1 is not recommended due to the difficult rough and bunkers that surround the target area. Front and middle pin settings bring the fairway bunkers into play. A back pin permits players to hit further down the fairway to provide an approach missing right greenside bunkers.
Hole 6...Par 3... Blended 198 Men 198
Water lurks left and long on this lengthy, challenging par 3. A front right greenside bunker prohibits a “run-up” shot. A bunker on the left side of the putting surface will save balls from ending up in the lake. On a windy day, par becomes a valued score. Precision is required.
Hole 7...Par 5... Blended 508 Men 508
A fairway bunker in the right center of the fairway calls for an exact shot. Longer hitters can carry it, but a front, greenside bunker may cause players to re-think going for the green in two. Most players will opt for a driver off the tee as par can be made from all fairway bunkers.
Hole 8...Par 4... Blended 426 Men 401
This par 4 presents the most challenging tee shot on the front side. Players must carry the right side of the fairway far enough to clear the trees on the left. A deep greenside bunker stands on the right. A “middle of the green” approach shot is a good idea. Due to the length of this hole driver off the tee will be the choice club.
Hole 9...Par 4... Blended 340 Men 340
A fairway bunker on the left will force players to aim to the right or short of the bunker. A well protected uphill green with a false front makes it difficult to hit the ball close. This hole will provide the greatest option of club selection for tee shots. The positioning of the fairway bunker dictates positioning of tee shots.
Hole 10...Par 4... Blended 363 Men 334
This short par 4 requires an accurate short iron into the green. Roll-off areas behind and right of the green await overly-aggressive approaches. Whereas this hole offers a modest tee shot, the elevated and angled green challenges players on their approach shot.
Hole 11...Par 3... Blended 192 Men 141
Par 3: Target golf at it’s very best. Although short, this hole features an undulating green with 5 distinct placement areas. Precise tee shots will yield birdies. Stray too far from the hole and three-putts are a distinct possibility. Players will mainly land tee shots past the hole and take advantage of “backstops” to bring balls back to the hole for short birdie putts.
Hole 12...Par 4... Blended 392 Men 365
On this hole, the green is visible from the teeing area and allows for varied shot patterns. An enlarged green features a lower right side shelf that requires considerable skill to hit it close. Look for 3 woods and hybrids to position tee shots to the left side of the landing area when the pin is on the right.
Hole 13...Par 4... Blended 449 Men 402
Considerable trouble (trees and channel on either side of the fairway) awaits poorly-placed drives. The large green makes club selection a priority.
Hole 14...Par 5... Blended 543 Men 543
A demanding par 5 that requires 3 quality shots. The fairway bunker on the left has been removed, which opens up opportunities from the tee. The contours of the green require an accurate 3rd shot. Expect to see mostly 3 woods off the tee as being in the fairway is a must.
Hole 15...Par 3... Blended 161 Men 146
Pinnacle’s signature hole is a short, island-green par 3 that features several tee locations. When the pin is placed at the back of the green, players will be challenged to adjust for wind and elevations as any shot landing past the pin will end up in the lake.
Hole 16...Par 4... Blended 418 Men 390
A fantastic par 4 features a fairway bunker on the left. The green stands near to a lateral water hazard. A back left pin will require all players to fly a ball all the way over two strategically-placed bunkers. Trees guarding the right side of the corner will require a driver off the tee.
Hole 17...Par 3... Blended 217 Men 188
The front left of the green on this par 3 is open and will accept a run-up shot in a narrow slot. A big swale in the middle-back of the green can reward a properly-aimed tee shot—or create a nightmare chipping/putting situation for players who land on the wrong side. Par is a great score.
Hole 18...Par 5... Blended 545 Men 545
On this long par 5, players will have to thread the needle between bunkers on either side of the fairway. A pond in front of the green significantly narrows the fairway and calls for caution when selecting a second shot. The green will reward good shots and punish anything that is not exact. This hole promises to afford an exciting finish to the course. With par possible for all fairway bunkers, look for all players to hit driver and hope to be rewarded for the gamble.