Indian Creek Golf Course (Gray Hawk) Hole by Hole - 7th Hole

Low Handicapper:

For the low handicapper, this hole offers a great opportunity to make birdie or even eagle with a well-placed drive and approach shot. With distances of 280+ yards off the tee, you have the option to take on more risk by aiming closer to the water hazard on the left in order to shorten your approach shot. However, be cautious as strong winds during spring and fall can affect ball flight and potentially lead to an errant shot into the water. With only three bunkers scattered throughout this hole, they should not come into play for most shots.

Mid Handicapper:

The mid handicapper will need to carefully consider their strategy on this par 4. With average drives of 230+ yards, it may be wise to aim towards the right side of the fairway in order to avoid any potential trouble with water hazards on the left. During summer months when temperatures are high and balls tend to fly further, take note that there is out-of-bounds area located just beyond this green which could come into play if your distance control is not precise.

High Handicapper:

As a high handicapper, avoiding mistakes should be your main focus on this challenging par 4. With tee shots averaging around 200+ yards, you may want to use a club that gives you more accuracy rather than trying for extra distance off the tee box. This will allow you better placement for your second shot onto an elevated green surrounded by bunkers - so aim for center of fairway! During winter months when colder temperatures decrease ball flight distance significantly at higher altitudes like Nebraska's Elkhorn region (and especially if wind conditions are against you), don't hesitate using one extra club length from what would normally hit.

Weather Considerations:

Throughout all four seasons at Indian Creek Golf Course (Gray Hawk), weather can greatly impact scoring potential on Hole #7. In spring and fall, strong winds can affect ball flight and potentially lead to errant shots into the water hazard. During summer months when temperatures are high, balls tend to fly further which could result in out-of-bounds areas coming into play. And during winter months, colder temperatures at higher altitudes may decrease ball flight distance significantly.

Percent of Bunker on Green:

With only 1% of bunkers located on this green, they should not be a major concern for any handicap level. However, keep in mind that these greenside bunkers are strategically placed and can still come into play if your approach shot is not precise. For all players, it's important to take note of pin placement as well - avoiding a bunker shot from one side of the green versus another can greatly impact scoring potential.

In summary, Hole #7 at Indian Creek Golf Course (Gray Hawk) offers challenges and opportunities for all handicaps with its varying teebox distances and strategic design elements such as slight dogleg right curvature and water hazards. Careful consideration of weather conditions throughout the year will also play a key role in optimizing scoring potential on this hole. Keep these tips in mind for your next round at Gray Hawk!