If you're not hung over or still asleep, this is a fairly straightforward hole. Fairway is a bit narrow so a 3-wood or long iron won't hurt. After all, it's only 350 yds for us white marker guys.

My recommendation: 3 wood hit maybe 200 yds. 7 iron onto the green, then 2-putt. Easy?

If the planes are flying there could be a major distraction. For all those other times just try to stay out of the fairway sand on your drive. If you're a power hitter you could get on in two, but my suggestion is to take whatever you can get by staying on the fairway. Third shot should be a chip onto the green.

I start looking for the beer cart about now. Usually my morning coffee is only good for the first hole.

Cutting through the forest on the left is not a bad strategy...it's shorter, there aren't all that many trees, and 8 out of 10 shots take you there anyway. Playing in the fairway is a bit longer, but still the safest way to go. Not sure why this is the number 5 handicap, but then again, of 2double bogeys on my last round, this was one of them.

This is an easy hole if you get on the green from the tee. Otherwise, it can be cursed. There's some sand, long grass, and an evil aura about this hole. I think there's an animal exterminator just off the course and the dead spirits float across the perimeter fence to this hole.

It's just my theory...

A bit long, but very straightforward. If you try to cut the corner and hit a bit short you'll find sand. Anything right is generally okay, so play conservative. The rough is very thick and will kill any forward momentum on your shot, so try to somehow stay in the fairway.

The #3 handicap rating is only because of the distance because there are really not many hazards anywhere...unless you nail a snap hook.

This hole is easy if you stay in the fairway. But let's be realistic, that seldom happens. There's woods on either side, so take your choice; it's really a matter of luck (or foot sedge) whether you get behind a tree or not. The grass in the rough is long and thick, so use an iron if you're in that stuff. There's also sand around the green to watch out for.

Other than that, not a bad hole.

There's a bit of distance to this hole, but the greatest hazard is golfers coming the other way who have ventured into your fairway. Going too far left is OB, so beware.

Fun hole. Hit it straight and all is good with the world; hit it left or right, and still it's not that bad. There's little penalty for hitting long.

My last time out I birdied this hole. Had to say that because it was nothing short of a miracle that it ever happened. If you play it left you'll get a good look at the green for your second shot. If you go straight you'll find yourself hitting blind toward the green.

There's heavy woods behind the green so don't overshoot too much. Other than that, enjoy the experience and hope for the best.

Can't recall where all the trees are, but generally they're in front of my next shot. Also, the beer cart always seems to be coming by as I finish this hole, so I can't remember much beyond being accurate and putting as accurately as possible....and then give yourself whatever is left.

Aaah...the beery cart.

When this hole is finished being reconstructed, it'll be a thing of beauty. For now it's a short pitch to a minicule green with a huge cup. All I can say is don't hit anything short because the large cup should catch most shots. Par is more like a bogey on this temporary hole.