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RunwayThe opening hole is a dogleg right par 5 at 520 yards. A generous fairway greets you, but avoid the two large bunkers on the right side. Your second shot plays to a narrowing fairway, and the green is guarded by a gaping front bunker. A lake right of the green will gather in any stray shots. Catch the bunker back and you’re playing downhill toward the lake. Once you arrive, the two-tiered green makes putting tough, and par is a good score to start your round. Voted "Favorite First Hole” Las Vegas Review Journal, 2008. |
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Par 5 | HCP 9 | |
Professional Tees | 533 yards | |
Back Tees | 513 yards | |
Middle Tees | 491 yards | |
Forward Tees | 467 yards |
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Doule-DownNumber 2 is a short par 4 sweeping gently to the right. 2 large bunkers guard the right side of the fairway along the tree line. The green slopes back to front so a crisp iron shot will hold. Another good chance for a par. |
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Par 4 | HCP 5 | |||
Professional Tees | 417 yards | |||
Back Tees | 393 yards | |||
Middle Tees | 366 yards | |||
Forward Tees | 321 yards |
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Cross-creekThis is the first of five par threes at National. You’ll play uphill over Knott’s Creek to a two tiered putting surface. The green slopes back to front, so make sure you take enough club and fly it all the way to the hole. Three is a good score here, but you can take five if you find the bunkers. |
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Par 3 | HCP 13 | |
Professional Tees | 202 yards | |
Back Tees | 174 yards | |
Middle Tees | 148 yards | |
Forward Tees | 113 yards |
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DowntownThis second par five on the front sweeps gently downhill then hangs a left. Mature trees line both sides of the fairway, which slopes towards Knott’s Creek. Bunkers surround the green, which is also tiered. This is your first good birdie opportunity. |
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Par 5 | HCP 11 | |
Professional Tees | 529 yards | |
Back Tees | 502 yards | |
Middle Tees | 481 yards | |
Forward Tees | 431 yards |
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StratosphereLook up to your left, yep, that’s the Stratosphere. You’ll need to hit a good one off this tee because it’s at least 200 yards in the air to clear Knott’s Creek. The second shot plays uphill to another 2 tiered green, with a gaping bunker guarding the front. Don’t be fooled into shooting at the right front pin position; play to the center of the green and take 2 putts. |
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Par 4 | HCP 15 | |
Professional Tees | 364 yards | |
Back Tees | 329 yards | |
Middle Tees | 286 yards | |
Forward Tees | 237 yards |
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Gamblers CornerYour first real test of the day. A good drive will leave you about 170 yards in. Bunkers guard both sides and the rear of this green, requiring an accurate approach shot. It’s a very difficult up and down from the bunkers, so pay attention to your shot to the green. Once there, you’ll find an undulating green sloping back to front. |
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Par 4 | HCP 1 | |
Professional Tees | 440 yards | |
Back Tees | 420 yards | |
Middle Tees | 389 yards | |
Forward Tees | 370 yards |
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FandangoYou’ll play straight-away through a chute of trees and try to avoid bunkers lining both sides of the fairway. Your second shot plays much more uphill than it appears, so take enough club and trust your yardage. It really is an easy hole, so make an aggressive play on your approach to set up birdie. |
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Par 4 | HCP 7 | |
Professional Tees | 402 yards | |
Back Tees | 388 yards | |
Middle Tees | 369 yards | |
Forward Tees | 330 yards |
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MuralThis scenic par 3 plays a solid 175 yards from the back tees. The lake off the bunker guards the front right of the putting surface. This 3 tiered green offers a variety of great pin placements. |
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Par 3 | HCP 17 | |
Professional Tees | 190 yards | |
Back Tees | 171 yards | |
Middle Tees | 152 yards | |
Forward | 114 yards |
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OutriggerA great par 4 to close out the front nine. Accuracy off the tee is paramount. Knock it into the bunker on the right, and you’ll be laying up. Yank one into the trees left, and you’re firing up the chain saw. This shallow green is guarded by a large, deep-faced bunker. Get away with any number 5 or better and head for the snack bar. |
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Par 4 | HCP 3 | |
Professional Tees | 425 yards | |
Back Tees | 404 yards | |
Middle Tees | 358 yards | |
Forward Tees | 319 yards |
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Easy StreetThe back nine starts with a gentle dogleg left at just 375 yards. The two bunkers left really aren’t in play unless you get careless and quick off the tee. Favor the right side with your tee shot for the best look. A short iron will be your play to a very small narrow green, flanked by bunkers. |
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Par 4 | HCP 12 | |
Professional Tees | 403 yards | |
Back Tees | 384 yards | |
Middle Tees | 370 yards | |
Forward Tees | 344 yards |
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Black JackThe first par 3 on the back plays a solid 180 yards from the tips. There is a giant bunker guarding the front and right of this kidney-shaped green. The smart play is to take one more club and play to the center of the green. From there, a two-putt is not too tough. |
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Par 3 | HCP 18 | |
Professional Tees | 179 yards | |
Back Tees | 167 yards | |
Middle Tees | 151 yards | |
Forward Tees | 137 yards |
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RailroadYour first test on the back. At 420 yards, this hole plays uphill all the way. Bunkers left and water right will test the accuracy of the tee shot. Once you’ve found the fairway, be sure to take at least one more club for your uphill approach, which takes the front hazards out of play. |
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Par 4 | HCP 2 | |
Professional Tees | 426 yards | |
Back Tees | 394 yards | |
Middle Tees | 340 yards | |
Forward Tees | 324 yards |
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RouletteOne of the most scenic holes at National, it offers the ultimate in risk reward. Your best play is with a mid iron to the left side of the fairway. However, that green sure does look inviting, and you might want to go for it. Be careful though, because the bunker short right of the green is CONNECTED TO the water hazard. It’s inviting, but play smart, take your par and go to the next hole. |
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Par 4 | HCP 16 | |
Professional Tees | 329 yards | |
Back Tees | 305 yards | |
Middle Tees | 288 yards | |
Forward Tees | 280yards |
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Long AwayThe first of two difficult par 3’s on this side, it can play up to 240 yards all the way back. Huge bunkers surround this little toughie. Aim between the two bunkers and keep it low. This gives you the best chance to run the ball up into the green where a gently sloping surface awaits you. |
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Par 3 | HCP 8 | |
Professional Tees | 233 yards | |
Back Tees | 188 yards | |
Middle Tees | 141 yards | |
Forward Tees | 113 yards |
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LakesideHere is a good birdie opportunity to set up the finish. The lake on your right will gather up anything leaking that way. Once you’ve found the fairway, play up to a comfortable distance for your approach. The green is well bunkered, but you can get it close with a crisp short iron. The contoured green can be tricky, so make sure you get a good read. |
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Par 5 | HCP 4 | |
Professional Tees | 546 yards | |
Back Tees | 521 yards | |
Middle Tees | 504 yards | |
Forward Tees | 492 yards |
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BridgeNow the fun begins. This is a tough par 3 at 215 yards from the back tees. It’s all uphill to a difficult green. The huge bunker front and right forces you to bail out left, but be careful, it’s a tough up and down from that left bunker. Three is a very good number here. |
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Par 3 | HCP 10 | |
Professional Tees | 214 yards | |
Back Tees | 186 yards | |
Middle Tees | 161 yards | |
Forward Tees | 141 yards |
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The FlatsOne of the more picturesque holes at National, you’ll drive it over Knott’s Creek and try to get it up onto the flat. Your approach is uphill to a very shallow green, so try to bring it in high and soft. Two distinct tiers make this putting surface one of our best. |
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Par 4 | HCP 14 | |
Professional Tees | 351 yards | |
Back Tees | 300 yards | |
Middle Tees | 222 yards | |
Forward Tees | 206 yards |
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CasinoThe finishing hole. At 535 yards, this par 5 meanders around two lakes. Avoid the first on your drive, the second shot has options, lay up left of the 150 yard pole to set up the approach or carry the second lake which leaves a short wedge or pitch to the green. The three tiered green allows you to fly it all the way to the hole. Everything breaks back toward the lake, and you can be aggressive with your putt. |
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Par 5 | HCP 6 | |
Professional Tees | 538 yards | |
Back Tees | 506 yards | |
Middle Tees | 471 yards | |
Forward Tees | 436 yards |