| Hole 10, Par 4, 385 yards - A slight dogleg left par 4
with a generous landing area should provide confidence off the tee. However, a player will
definitely want to avoid the expansive waste bunker that stretches down the entire right
hand side of the fairway. The excitement on this hole comes with the second shot. A short
to mid iron would be the club to use for this shot which is slightly downhill to a medium
sized green protected on the left by a beautiful pond. |
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| Hole 11, Par 4, 423 yards - A view from the elevated tees
on this dogleg left par 4 will give you the impression that you cannot miss the fairway. A
well struck tee ball will easily carry to the turning point of the fairway. It is possible
to cut the corner but don't miss. This is a strong golf hole and par is an excellent score
here. |
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| Hole 12, par 4, 404 yards - An accurate tee ball is what
is required on this challenging par 4 because the fairway bunkers are definitely in play.
As the player stands in the middle of this fairway, which is the highest point on the
course, he should not let the spectacular view of the course break his concentration. A
green well bunkered in the back should see a lot of action as the second shot plays
shorter than the yardage indicates. |
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| Hole 13, par 5, 559 yards - The 13th at the Madison is a
great hole. A demanding tee shot to a plateau landing area sets up perfectly for the fade
shot. The second shot with a fairway wood or long iron requires distance and accuracy to
avoid the severe slope along the entire right side. A perfect second shot that meets the
downhill grade could end up on the putting surface of the mammoth par 5. The view of the
valley of lakes from this green perched on the hillside is tremendous. |
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| Hole 14, par 4, 346 yards - Before teeing off on this
sharp dogleg left, a player should note that the dry creek bed which cuts across the
middle and runs down the right hand side of the fairway is no place to try and hit the
green from. A three wood or long iron may be the club to hit off the tee. Place that tee
shot correctly and you're looking at a short iron to a level green. A birdie is a real
possibility on this great hole. |
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| Hole 15, Par 3, 219 yards - The length of this par 3
requires a long iron shot. Again, the dry creek bed winds down the right side of this
hole. There is a bail out area to the left of the green and the smart player will use this
to his advantage. Par is a good score on this tough and long par 3. |
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| Hole 16, Par 4, 372 yards - A fade off this tee is the
best way to hit the fairway on this slightly downhill par 4. All bunkers on this hole are
in play and a player would be wise to avoid them. This hole gives you a change to heel the
wounds of the last hole and give you a breather before the last two holes. A short iron to
a flat green should set up and easy birdie. |
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| Hole 17, Par 3, 153 yards - Despite being the shortest
hole on the course, this par 3 demands accuracy. A glance reveals the still water in the
lake that protects the front, left and back of this green. This hole will definitely
affect match play. Try to place your shot on the putting surface and avoid trouble short,
long and left. |
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| Hole 18, Par 5, 500 yards - A truly magnificent finishing
hole that offers yet another beautiful view of the valley of lakes at the Madison Club.
Length and accuracy off the tee can make or break your round. The long ball hitters may
reach the green in two with a well struck tee shot down the right side, however trouble
lurks short and left. A second shot attempt at the green must carry over water to a green
formed into the hillside. A birdie is a great way to finish your round at the spectacular
Madison Club. |
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