Well actually there are two hole number threes. It's a long story but lets just say that play alternates from one hole to the other for a week or two at a time. The original number three is relatively short with the teeing area on a high bluff overlooking the green about 50 feet below. The green is trapped on both sides with a narrow opening in front. A creek, flowing along the left side, is well out of play except for the most errant shots. The green has a rather severe slope from right to left. The "new" number three was built in the late 1980s during a period of harsh weather when it appeared there was some difficulty maintaining the original green because of poor ventilation. "New" number three is somewhat longer with the green totally surrounded by trees and trapped left front, right front, and right rear. The green has some severe undulations; you don't want to be above the flag when it is right front behind the trap. Alternating these holes provides a variety of shot-making challenges. |