Giant's Ridge Golf and Ski Resort (The Quarry Course) Hole by Hole - 17th Hole

Hole 17 at Giant's Ridge Golf and Ski Resort is a challenging par 3, with a distance of 220 yards from the Pro tees. This hole is ranked as the 12th most difficult on the course, making it an important one to strategize for. The tee shot will require precision and power, as well as careful consideration of weather conditions.

In Minnesota's cold winter months, altitude and temperature may impact ball flight conditions by causing the ball to travel shorter distances than usual. Therefore, it may be wise for our golfer to take an extra club or two when hitting their tee shot in order to compensate for any potential loss of distance due to these factors.

The green area measures at a spacious 15415 sq ft, providing plenty of room for error on approach shots. However, do not let this deceive you - this hole has water hazards that come into play on both sides of the green. It is crucial for our golfer to carefully select their club and aim accurately in order to avoid finding themselves in trouble.

Despite there being only one bunker on this hole located off the right side of the green, it should still be taken into consideration during approach shots. As a % of total bunkers compared to greenside bunkers specifically, there are none present which allows some breathing room when aiming towards the green.

For our average golfer who hits a driver ~217 yards off the tee box and can hit their pitching wedge ~120 yards comfortably , we recommend using either a fairway wood or long iron off the tee depending on personal preference and comfort level with each club's accuracy. For those who struggle with longer irons or fairway woods off tight lies (such as found in spring), consider using your driver but choking down slightly while also taking note that wind speeds tend increase significantly during fall season so adjust accordingly before hitting your shot.

As they approach closer towards Spring/Summer seasons where the air is warmer and ball flight conditions are more favorable, our golfer should feel confident using their 7 iron ~140 yards to reach the green. However, during Fall/Winter seasons where temperatures drop and wind speeds increase significantly, it may be wise for our golfer to use a longer club such as an 8 or even 9 iron in order to compensate for these factors.

In summary, Hole 17 at Giant's Ridge Golf and Ski Resort requires precision off the tee and careful consideration of weather conditions. With water hazards on both sides of the green and a challenging distance of 220 yards from the Pro tees, this hole will truly test our golfer's skills. But with proper strategy and club selection based on season-specific factors, they can successfully navigate this difficult par 3.