This sweeping dog‑legging par‑5 opens the round with a strategic mix: a well‑placed tee shot past the tall trees lining left is vital to set up the second. The fairway dog‑legs, and the left side is guarded by trees; stray right and you'll invite trouble. The second shot must avoid a pond on the left and ideally position you for a pitch onto the green. The green area rewards precision over power—play it safe to avoid early bogeys.

A relatively short par‑3, Oak Shadow plays into a three‑tiered green. When the flag is on the back tier, resist the temptation to be aggressive—getting too close risks ending up in the long right bunker, leading to a difficult recovery. Aim for the center of the green for a confident birdie opportunity.

Off the elevated tee, the fairway unfolds generously—but be cautious hugging the right where a ditch lurks. Aim near the distant bridge; the landing area is more forgiving than it appears. Approaches should be directed to the center of the green, avoiding surrounding bunkers; any long miss may run off into a sloping run‑out area.

This is the longest par‑3 on the course, played straight uphill. A stream in front of the tee is more aesthetic than threatening; the true hazards are the two front bunkers that impede a direct run at the green. Select a longer club than you think and carry the green—par is a respectable score here.

A dog‑leg right with a split fairway, this long par‑5 feels longer than the yardage suggests. Use the lone oak as your aiming point off the tee, and favor hitting left to open up your route. A bunker awaits on the right—avoid it to keep your second in play. The fairway beyond is fairly open but framed by trees. The green is raised and guarded by three bunkers—short and left of the flag is the smart play to set up a manageable uphill putt; going long invites thick rough and trees.

Statistically the easiest hole, this par‑5 rewards fairway accuracy. A straightforward layout allows going for the green in two for longer hitters—but beware the large front bunker, especially when attacking the pin. Par is still a solid, safe result if you stay on the fairway.

The most difficult hole on the front nine, Deadwood climbs uphill and really plays every yard. Two trees off the tee can catch wayward drives, and the small, two‑tiered green presents a narrow target for your approach. The green’s tier bisects it diagonally; plan your approach line carefully.

Trust your alignment on the semi-blind tee shot and be ready for sidehill lies; give the sloping green a wide margin for error on approach.