The Signature Hole
A Dramatic Finale to Your Round
Sharpen Your Focus and Finish with a Shot to Remember
The finishing hole brings the day to its dramatic conclusion.
A creek cuts across the fairway, opening up countless possibilities while seemingly testing every decision you make.
Its gently rippling surface becomes a mirror for the mind.
When hesitation is overcome and even the tension of the moment becomes an ally, the round finds its perfect ending.
HOLE 18PAR 5
HDCP4
| BACK | REGULAR | FRONT | LADIES' |
|---|---|---|---|
| 559 | 522 | 489 | 452 |
- Open
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1993.10.7
- Designer
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Pete Dye
- Overview
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A Long Hole Where the Creek and Pond Elevate the Strategic Challenge
Plan & Play
This finishing hole is defined by a creek that cuts across the fairway. More than distance alone, it demands strategic course management and precise decision-making. The conventional strategy is to thread the tee shot between the bunkers on either side, then carry the creek with the second shot and position the ball short of the pond. Yet with countless ways to approach the hole depending on each player’s distance and ability, every golfer will be faced with a series of decisions right to the very end.
Tips
With the creek running prominently through the hole, longer hitters should aim to position their tee shot just short of the creek farther ahead. At the same time, keeping the ball in the fairway is essential to avoid the bunkers on either side. For the second shot, the ideal target is just short and to the right of the bunker visible in the center. On the third shot, the front bunker presents a particularly difficult challenge, so the preferred line is to approach from the right side of the green with enough distance to reach the target comfortably. The green is large and can leave you with lengthy putts, so focus carefully on controlling your distance.
Course Navigator
- Maya Matsuzaki
- Born on March 31, 1997, in Tokyo.
She began playing golf at the age of 9 under the guidance of her father, a teaching professional.
She served as the captain of the golf team at Hosei University.
In 2024, she passed the KLPGA pro test and is currently competing in tournaments in Korea, while also aiming to pass the Japanese professional test.