Course
Opened - 1991
Course Designer – Robert Trent Jones Snr
Special Features -
General Playability – Can be tricky judging distance because the altitude and wind
Undulating/Flat – Very hilly course at 2000 ft
Treelined/exposed – Most of the trees are quite a long way from fairways
Many/few water hazards - There are quite a few water hazards but not too close to play
Changes to the Course – No change since last year
Greens
Type of grass - Penncross POA
Height of cut - 3.75mm
Speed/stimp reading - Will be fast approx 9’ on the stimp.
Any specific comments - Slopey greens which can be difficult to read
Fairways
Penneagle POA
Height of cut – 11mm
General width and contouring - Generous fairways 25 yds – 35 yds
Any specific comments - Fairways in the best condition ever
Tees
Type of grass – Penneagle POA
Height of cut - 9 mm
Collars
Type of grass - Penneagle POA
Height of cut – 9 mm
Rough
Type of grass – Ryegrass POA
Semi-rough - Height of cut – 32mm
Intermediate – Height of cut – n/a
Rough - Height of cut – 90mm
Any specific comments – Good definition
Weather
In advance –
Forecast for tournament – Generally ok but risk of mist and fog
