Rock Spring Club Hole by Hole - 14th Hole

Hole 14 at Rock Spring Club is a challenging par 5 that requires both distance and precision to score well. From the championship tees, this hole measures 528 yards and has a handicap of 8, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course. The fairway width is relatively narrow at only 39 yards, so accuracy off the tee is crucial.

The hole has a slight dogleg left which adds an element of strategy to the tee shot. A long hitter may be able to cut some distance by taking on the corner, but there are risks involved as there are five bunkers strategically placed along the left side of the fairway.

For most golfers hitting from these tees, a driver would likely be too much club off the tee. Instead, I would recommend using a hybrid or long iron to ensure accuracy while still getting enough distance to set up for an approach shot.

Speaking of approach shots, this green is quite large at 8659 square feet and only has one greenside bunker representing just over 1% of total bunkers on this hole. This means that if you miss your target slightly with your approach shot, you won't have too much trouble recovering around or onto this green.

However, don't let that fool you into thinking this will be an easy birdie opportunity. The green slopes significantly from back-to-front and can be quite fast depending on weather conditions such as wind speed and temperature changes throughout each season here in West Orange, New Jersey (zip code:07052). Additionally,the altitude here can also affect ball flight so make sure to take those factors into account when selecting your club for your second shot.

Overall,this par-5 demands strategic decision-making skills combined with precise execution in order to successfully navigate its challenges and hopefully walk away with no worse than par.But,beware,because even though it's not water hazards,but rather sand traps guarding its entrance,these bunkers can be just as intimidating and troublesome to escape from.