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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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| The 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 to the hole. |
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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 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.
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1st Par 4 399 yards (2)