Crestview Country Club (North Course) Hole by Hole - 14th Hole

Playing Tips for Low Handicappers:

For low handicappers, this par 5 offers a great opportunity to make an eagle. With the ability to hit long drives of over 280 yards, these players should aim to reach the green in two shots. The slight dogleg left can be easily navigated with a well-placed drive down the right side of the fairway. From there, they can take advantage of their distance and attack the green.

When considering ball flight conditions, low handicappers should keep in mind that Wichita experiences hot summers and cold winters. This means that during summer months, balls may fly farther due to lower air density at higher altitudes. On the other hand, colder temperatures during winter may result in shorter distances off the tee.

With only 2% of bunkers on or around the green, low handicappers have less risk when approaching their approach shots. However, it's important for them to still carefully consider their club selection and shot placement as any missed shots could result in bogeys or worse.

Playing Tips for Mid Handicappers:

Mid handicappers hitting drives around 230 yards should focus on playing smart rather than trying to reach the green in two shots like low handicappers. Aiming towards the center of fairway will help avoid trouble on both sides while setting up a manageable approach shot.

In addition to altitude and temperature considerations mentioned above for low handicappers, mid-handicapped players should also pay attention to wind conditions which are common throughout all four seasons at Crestview Country Club (North Course). Strong winds can greatly impact ball flight so adjusting club selection accordingly is key.

Fairway bunkers come into play more often for mid-handicapped players with approximately one bunker every six holes on average throughout this course. Therefore, they must be strategic with their tee shots and try not to put themselves into difficult positions offensively from which they cannot recover easily.

Playing Tips for High Handicappers:

High handicappers should focus on avoiding mistakes and playing safe rather than taking risks. With drives averaging around 200 yards, they may struggle to reach the green in three shots. Therefore, aiming towards the wider part of the fairway is recommended to avoid trouble.

Altitude, temperature, and wind conditions will also impact high handicappers' ball flight just as they do for low and mid-handicapped players. However, with shorter distances off the tee, these factors may not have as much of an impact on their game.

With five bunkers scattered throughout this hole, high handicappers must be cautious when approaching their approach shots. It's important for them to play smart and aim for the center of the green rather than trying to go for pins that are tucked behind bunkers or other hazards. This will help mitigate risk and increase their chances of scoring well on this challenging par 5 hole at Crestview Country Club (North Course).