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The front nine makes a pleasant circuit up one side of a small canyon, and back down the other. More forgiving than the back nine, it still offers a pleasing variety of elevation changes. Holes 3 and 8 are fun downhill throws from either the A or B tees.
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A sidehill shot, nearly level from the tee box on the ridge.
From far away, lay up to the right for an uphill approach shot. From closer in, lay up on the shelf just uphill of the pole hole, to avoid an unwanted roller.
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Another sidehill shot, gaining just a little elevation from the A tee, more from the B tee.
From the A tee, lay up right for a clear approach shot. Use extra caution when putting -- a putt that rolls can go clear down the hill, and one that is badly overthrown can mean two more strokes.
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A fun, downhill throw across the canyon.
Make your straightest throw with a stable disc. The big green is very forgiving.
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The first significant elevation gain, with a rolling putt danger almost as bad as hole 2.
Another place to lay up right, avoiding the giant juniper on the left. This green has a safe uphill "shelf" like hole 1.
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A challenging hole with lots of elevation gain. This can be frustrating from either tee box, but especially from the A tee.
From the A tee, throw straight up the bottom of the gully first, then lay up a little right with your second throw.
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A relatively short hole with a great psych factor. Drops downhill, over a ridge, to the green on the edge of a knoll. Overthrows can kill your par, and a headwind can push your disc a ridge or two off to the right.
A throw landing just short but right of the green is better than any overthrow. Experienced players will need to throw at something less than full power. Throw an overstable disc that will turn left into the hill.
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The advanced tee requires a "thread the needle" shot between two junipers. Adjust your disc angle (hyzer or anyzer) for wind conditions.
A careful drive can save a hike across the canyon. Throw something you trust not to turn right.
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This is a fun shot across the canyon from either tee, especially on calm days.
Use an overstable disc, especially in a headwind.
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A long, straight, downhill throw from either tee box.
This may be a good place to try that understable disc or sidearm throw.
A long throw turning into a roller can be a distance saver in a headwind.
The back nine is a longer hike with more elevation change, and usually takes longer to play than the front. It is thought by most to be more challenging, also. Hole 16 provides a long downhill throw, but unlike 8, it has some precarious gulleys on one side. Holes 15, 17, and 18 also have some gulleys to avoid. Hole 18 is arguably the most challenging hole on the course.
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An uphill throw from either tee, with some extra sidehill distance added from the A tee.
If you can clear the gulley on your first throw, you stand a good chance at getting at least a birdie. Watch out for a bad lie in the junipers on the right.
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An uphill throw, to a somewhat unforgiving green that doesn't offer much level space.
Try to gain most of the elevation with your drive. A good place for that understable disc or sidearm throw. Missing a downhill putt can be especially painful, so avoid approach shots that land above the pole hole.
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The first of two blind drives on the back nine. A simple, left-turning dogleg where most players can learn to reach the green in two.
Some players like to throw straight through the trees, but most are better off to lay up right. If you can throw 300 feet, a shot from the A tee that fades just around the right side of the trees can give you a good chance for a birdie.
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Slightly uphill, with the tee box positioned to force a hook (anhyzer, right-turn) throw.
Put that overstable disc away! A great sidearm opportunity.
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A great hole, with some elevation gain, but not enough to be intimidating. You can see the pole hole if you step just to the right of the tee box.
Lay up just a little to the right for a clear approach shot.
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A straight shot, and just a little downhill, but the "maze" of junipers in the gulley on the right gives this hole a high psych factor, especially from the A tee.
The maze on the right can cause lost disc delays, but laying up left will put trees between you and the target for your approach shot. Remember it's only a straight shot and throw as if the maze were not there.
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Perhaps the most intimidating hole on the course, this long, left dogleg skirts just to the right of three big gulleys on the way to a large, clear approach area and green.
Do whatever it takes to throw your drive to the right, staying out of the gulleys.
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This hole is like a mirror image of 15, but with more severe features. The target sits on the end of the ridge, with wicked drops on the left and behind the target.
The further you lay up right, the safer your drive will be, but the more dangerous your approach shot. Be conservative and hang as left as you dare.
A careful, controlled drive and a gentle approach shot can set you up for a safe 3.
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Just like at Augusta, on the ISU DGC, hole 18 is the monster. From the A tee, a blind drive is required to clear the first ridge. Then, whether continuing from the A tee or starting at the B tee, the hole proceeds down the back of a wide ridge with danger on either side.
The best drives from the A tee will clear the ridge about midway between the trees. From there, just think of the rest as a fairly straight hole, ignoring the hazards on either side, and go for only as much distance as you can control with each throw.