Hole 13

The 13th is a par 5 that has another intimidating tee shot. This hole was a region finalist in the John Deere “Beautifully Brutal” golf hole competition. Most players will have to keep their ball short of the canal that runs across the fairway.

If you want to attack the hole, drive across the canal, but make sure you are mindful of the out of bounds running down the right side of the hole. Your second shot is decision time; you need to decide if it’s worth the risk to go for the green.

Our recommendation is to pick the yardage you want to approach the green from and choose the appropriate club to leave your second shot at that distance. The left side of the fairway has several sand bunkers after the canal and then water running to the green. The green is protected by sand bunkers left of the green and behind the green. A lay up of the drive and a conservative second shot can give you a great shot at par. If you decide to challenge the hole you make like your score and you may not.