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Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course Hole by Hole - 9th Hole

Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course, Illinois

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For the 9th hole at Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course, a strategic play would be to aim for the right side of the fairway and avoid the two bunkers. With slight dogleg right and no water hazards, players should focus on accuracy over distance to set up a good approach shot onto the large green. In terms of weather impact, players should consider wind direction and adjust their shots accordingly as this can significantly affect ball flight conditions on this relatively short par 4 hole.

Teebox type:

Championship

Par:

4

Distance:

378 yards

Handicap:

13

Green Area:

13051

Approx Fairway Width:

52

Has Water:

False

Curvature:

Slight dogleg

Percent Bunkers Near green:

2

Bunker Count:

2

Bunkers:

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

Club Recommendations

Low Handicapper:

For the low handicapper, this hole presents a great opportunity for birdie or even eagle. With a drive distance of 280+ yards, they can easily carry over the two fairway bunkers and potentially set up a short approach shot onto the large green. Their focus should be on accuracy rather than distance, as there are no water hazards to worry about. However, wind direction should still be taken into account when planning their shots.

Mid Handicapper:

The mid handicapper may struggle with this hole due to its length and slight dogleg right. Aiming for the right side of the fairway will help them avoid trouble from the two bunkers and give them a good angle for their approach shot onto the green. With tee distances around 230+ yards, they may need to use more club than usual to reach their desired landing area.

High Handicapper:

For high handicappers, avoiding mistakes is key on this hole. With an average drive distance of 200+ yards, they may not have enough power to clear both fairway bunkers in one shot. Instead, aiming for the left side of the fairway will provide a safer route towards the green without having to deal with any sand traps. They should also take note of wind direction and adjust accordingly.

Percent of Bunker on Green:

With only 2% bunker coverage on this hole's green area, players shouldn't have too much difficulty finding themselves in these hazards if they stick to their planned strategies off the tee box.

Local Weather Impact:

In Rock Island's colder seasons such as fall and winter months where temperatures drop significantly below freezing point at times (especially during mornings), players might experience slightly less ball roll after landing since frozen ground tends not allow it which means that despite being able play longer drives because air density is higher than normal.

During warmer seasons like spring or summer however - especially early morning tee times - players might experience higher ball flight due to air density being lower than normal. This means that their drives may travel further and potentially reach the fairway bunkers if they're not careful with their aim.

Overall, Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course's 9th hole is a player-friendly par 4 where accuracy takes precedence over distance for all handicaps. With no water hazards to worry about and only two fairway bunkers, players should be able to navigate this hole without too much trouble as long as they take the weather conditions into account and plan their shots accordingly.

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

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