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course is built on top of and around the several hills. It was formerly called
Sanjiu Health Base GC. Each hole varies dramatically with downhill, uphill, and
right/left doglegs. It is really amazing how the course is strategically built
on such a complex terrain. The fairways are tight, rolling and guarded by trees
on both sides or by water hazard on either side. It is very demanding, as you
need to hit to one point from another rather than a zone. The number of bunkers
is not so many but they are superbly placed on the landing areas of each shot.
This course best suits to advanced players who look for a challenge. Lastly, you
can enjoy great natural elevation changes while at the same time are excited by
the stunning views. |
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The fairway drops sharply from
the tee, a long hitter should not use driver because a 250-270 downhill drive
will deliver the tee shot into the pond. The second shot is over the pond to the
elevated green. You should hit long as you don’t want to be short and get trapped
in the 7 meter (23 ft.) deep bunker. |
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An challenging hole over water.
The two tier green is shaped like a semi island with water in front and on the
right, so it demands an accurate shot. |
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| A beautiful downhill par 3. There
is a water hazard in front of the very wide green. |
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A dynamic hole that doglegs slightly
to the right. A precise drive over a lake is required because the fairway is guarded
by water on the right and bunkers on the left. The second is sharp uphill. There
is a big mound in the center of the wide green, which makes the slope steep and
provides the green with two tiers left & right. If your ball is in a different
tier from the pin, it’s a definite 3 putt. Accurate 2nd shot is a must. I think
that the slope of the mound should be more gentle, to make this a much better
hole. |
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A dogleg to the left with a downhill
drive from the top of a hill. The second shot is over water. The view from the
tee is splendid. It is truly a beautiful hole and is not as demanding as other
holes. Unwind a little while playing this whole. |
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tee shot is steep downhill and the second shot is a gentle uphill over a creek.
It has an excellent layout. The landing area becomes narrower as one comes closer
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| A carry of 220 yard downhill
drive is needed to clear the ravine. This short par 5 is reachable in 2, but bunkers
around the green are well positioned. |
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| The green drops significantly around
70 meters (200 ft.) from the tee. You need to carry a pond and bunkers, so never
leave it short on this hole. The green slopes from the back to the front, the
tip shot from behind the green is difficult. The right club selection is crucial
on this hole because you need to hit directly to the green. |
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| A dogleg to the right but the
green is swung to the left at end. Because the relatively tight fairway is protected
by the ravines on both sides, this downhill tee shot is very intimidating. The
second shot is also difficult as there are dangers on the both sides of the small
green. |
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| A par 5 left dogleg that is reachable
in 2. The downhill shot is best suited for the right to left shot. The shape of
the green and its neighboring view is stunning. |
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It takes 15-20 minutes from Mission Hills GC by taxi. Night-time golf is available.
I was able to play from the black tees, the longest tees by showing a single handicap
certificate. I couldn't find out who is the designer (maybe not well known)
and which year the course opened (maybe in the late 1990). The course is great
for those who likes the target golf while others probably don't like it as it
is very tough with the terrain of a lot of changes of elevation. I personally
like this course. |
1st Par 4 399 yards (2)