Friday, May 18, 2007

Hole #12

The 12th hole at Lake Panorama National is one of the most famous holes on the course. This lengthy Par 5 is known for its large oak tree guarding the lay up area. From the back tees, this hole measures 585 yards, 462 yards from the yellow tees, and 399 from the red tees. The tee shot must find the fairway between pine trees on the left and a water hazard on the right. Once in the fairway, you must decide if you are going to lay up or risk going over the large oak tree and water hazards that guard the fairway. The approach shot to the green can be severely downhill, flat, or an uphill lie depending on how much you want to challenge the lay up area. The green is guarded by three bunkers and has a number of swills that challenge your putting stroke.

#1. A view towards the green left of the oak tree. From here you would be facing a nice downhill lie off the rough into a green that is level with you. With the oak limbs above you, controlling your balls trajectory is an added plus.


2. A view from the right of the big oak tree.

3. The same view with alittle Photo Shop done on the picture.


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