Eagle Ridge G&CC (Greg Norman Course)

Course Data
Location Manila, Philippines
Yardage 7123 yards Par 72
Course Rating  
Playing Date 12 Jun. 2008
Designer Greg Norman
Opened 2003
Caddy Yes
Golf Cart Yes (Can be driven on the fairways)
Rating
Overall Rating
4.30
Course Layout
4
Difficulty Level
4
Greens Condition
5
Fairways Condition
4
Landscaping & Views
5
Satisfaction Level
4
 
Eagle Ridge GC boasts 4 championship courses developed on moderately hilly terrain: Nick Faldo, Andy Dye, Greg Norman & Isao Aoki Courses. The Norman Course features ample rolling fairways, sculptured bunkers and large undulating greens. Deep ravines run along some holes, which enhance the beauty of the course as well as the strategic layout.


A view of the 11th green

A view from15th hole

15th green and banana trees

2nd Par 4 428 yards

2nd Par 4 428 yards (2)

2nd Par 4 428 yards (1)
A sharp dogleg to the right, a par 4. The tee shot is downhill. The fairway is narrow with OB not far on the left and a hazard, reachable due to the downhill factor, on the right 260 yards off the tee. The second shot is over a small river. The green is 45 yards deep with a big mound at the back, forming double tiers.
 
3rd Par 5 574 yards
A difficult par 5 with a dogleg to the right followed by one to the left. A creek on the right and a bunker on the left, 250 yards from the tee, come into play off the tee. Two bunkers on the left of the fairway make the landing area on the second shot very narrow. The green is small and heavily contoured with a ridge from top to bottom.
 

3rd Par 5 574 yards (3)

3rd Par 5 574 yards (2)

3rd Par 5 574 yards (1)
 
4th Par 3 195 yards

4th Par 3 195 yards (2)

4th Par 3 195 yards (1)
A charming par 3. The green is elevated with a ridge in the center. 2 deep bunkers guard the left side of the green.
 
7th Par 4 327 yards

7th Par 4 327 yards (2)

7th Par 4 327 yards (1)
A short par 4 dogleg to the right, . Bunkering on the fairway is superb. You need to make a decision off the tee whether you use a driver to have longer distance or a fairway wood or so to play safely.


 
11th Par 5 539 yards
A slight dogleg to the left, a par 5. The landing area of the second shot is squeezed by a hazard on the left and 2 bunkers on the right. The green is fronted by a hazard, which makes it difficult for long hitters to hit the green in 2.
 

11th Par 5 539 yards (3)

11th Par 5 539 yards (2)

11th Par 5 539 yards (1)
 
14th Par 3 176 yards

14th Par 3 176 yards (2)

14th Par 3 176 yards (1)
A par 3 with a superb view of various trees growing on the slopes of a ravine running from the right to the back of the green. The green is deep & narrow and guarded by bunkers on both sides. You must pay attention to the ravine on the right which is close to the right edge of the green.

 
15th Par 5 569 yards

An almost straight, uphill par 5. The tee shot is over a ravine which extends along the right. The fairway off the tee and second shot landing area are narrow with a ravine on the left. The green is elevated, sloping from back to front, and is protected by a deep bunker on the left and a ravine bordering the right edge of the green. You need back spin on the third shot to have it bite as the ravine also approaches the back of the green.

 

15th green seen from behind

15th Par 5 569 yards (2)

15th Par 5 569 yards (1)
 
16th Par 4 432 yards

A dogleg to the right, a par 4. A ravine runs along the right side of the fairway and then crosses in front of the green. Not only the ravine in front of the green but a bunker guarding the front left of the green come into play on the second shot. The green is deep with a distinct ridge in the center, so make sure you use enough club if the pin is in the back.

 

16th Par 4 432 yards (3)

16th Par 4 432 yards (2)

16th Par 4 432 yards (1)
 
19th hole
It is a 1 hour & 20 minute drive from Makati. Visitors can play here but it is hard to book. The Nick Faldo and Greg Norman Courses share the clubhouse. The Lechon Baboy (Philippine roasted pig) that I ate at restaurant was delicious.



Restaurant

The Lechon Baboy

The other Greg Norman- designed courses in Asia are Nirwana Bali GC, River Side GC, Tering Bay G&CC, Laguna Bintan GC in Indonesia, Thana City G&CC in Thailand, Shirasagi GC in Japan, Jade Palace in Korea and Kai Kou (Xiamen) GC, Mission Hills GC – Norman Course in China.