Las Colinas Country Club Hole by Hole - 18th Hole

As you approach the 18th hole at Las Colinas Country Club, you'll be met with a challenging par 5 that stretches for 550 yards from the championship tees. With a handicap of 6, this hole is considered one of the more difficult holes on the course.

The slight dogleg right requires accuracy off the tee to avoid being blocked out by trees on either side. The fairway width is also relatively narrow at just 38 yards, making it crucial to hit your driver accurately.

At an altitude of approximately 500 feet above sea level and located in Irving, Texas with hot summers and mild winters, weather can play a significant role in club selection and ball flight conditions. In summer months, higher temperatures may lead to increased distance on shots while colder winter temperatures may result in less carry.

For your first shot off the tee, we recommend using your driver which averages around 217 yards. This should leave you with around ~333 yards remaining to reach the green.

However, before considering laying up or going for it in two shots (depending on wind direction), take note that water comes into play down the left side of this hole. If there's any doubt about carrying over water hazards or keeping your ball dry during windy conditions then consider playing safe by aiming slightly right towards center fairway landing zones where bunker placement will not come into play as much as they would if hitting towards left side landing areas closer to greenside bunkers (as a % of total).

From here, you have several options depending on how aggressive you want to be: taking advantage of favorable wind conditions could allow for longer drives resulting in shorter approach shots; however keep in mind that four bunkers are strategically placed along both sides leading up until reaching final third portioned green area totaling roughly only ~1% coverage rate so precision must be taken into account when trying make birdie putt opportunities happen after getting onto putting surface.

For your approach shot, we recommend using a 7 iron which averages around 140 yards. This should leave you with a manageable distance of ~193 yards to the green.

The green itself is spacious at 8721 square feet but keep in mind that it's well protected by four bunkers strategically placed around its perimeter. With only ~1% of the green being covered by bunkers, accuracy and precision are key to avoid getting stuck in the sand and potentially dropping shots on this hole.

Overall, the 18th hole at Las Colinas Country Club requires both skill and strategy to navigate successfully. Keep an eye out for potential weather changes throughout the year as they can greatly impact club selection and ball flight conditions. Stay focused off the tee, aim for center fairway landing zones to avoid water hazards, and make precise shots onto the green to give yourself a chance at birdie or par on this challenging par 5.