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Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course Hole by Hole - 6th Hole

Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course, Illinois

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The sixth hole at Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course is a challenging par 5 with a slight dogleg left. With a distance of 556 yards from the championship tee, this hole requires strategic placement off the tee to avoid the single bunker and secure an optimal approach shot to the green. Weather conditions, such as wind and temperature, should be carefully considered when planning for each season in order to achieve the best scoring potential on this demanding hole.

Teebox type:

Championship

Par:

5

Distance:

556 yards

Handicap:

1

Green Area:

8014

Approx Fairway Width:

39

Has Water:

False

Curvature:

Slight dogleg

Percent Bunkers Near green:

1

Bunker Count:

1

Bunkers:

Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.

Club Recommendations

Low Handicapper (280+ yards):

Off the tee, a low handicapper should aim to hit a long and accurate drive towards the right side of the fairway. This will set up an ideal angle for their second shot, avoiding the single bunker on this hole. With their distance advantage, they may even consider going for the green in two if conditions allow. However, caution should be taken as any errant shots can result in a difficult recovery from either side of this narrow green.

Mid Handicapper (~230+ yards):

For mid handicappers, accuracy off the tee is crucial on this hole. Aiming towards the left center of the fairway will provide them with a clear view and approach to the green without having to navigate around trees or bunkers. They should also consider laying up short of the bunker on their second shot to avoid potential trouble around this small green.

High Handicapper (~200+ yards):

The sixth hole at Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course can be intimidating for high handicappers due to its length and curvature. To mitigate risk, they should focus on hitting a straight drive towards the wider area on the left side of fairway and play it safe by laying up short of both water hazards that come into play near this green.

Weather Considerations:

In colder weather conditions with strong winds coming from behind or across players' faces, longer hitters have an opportunity to take advantage by going for more aggressive lines off tee and potentially reaching this par 5 in two shots. Conversely, shorter hitters must adjust accordingly by playing more conservatively and focusing on placement rather than distance.

Percent Bunker On Green:

With only 1% of bunker coverage around this large putting surface, golfers at all levels have little concern about finding themselves in greenside bunkers here but need not let down their guard completely as one well-placed trap could still spell disaster for those who do not execute precise approaches.

"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan

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