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All you need to know about the Golf Course!
Official Scorecard
Hole Par Yards Name Stroke Index
1 3
49 yards
Fizzy
9
2 3
51 yards Amelia 8
3 3 80
yards Tricky
5
4 3
54 yards Daly’s gusto 7
5 3
42 yards Shortcomings 6
6 3
80 yards Tree Tops
2
7 3
98 yards Moonraker 3
8 3
92 yards Jatmans’s Jump 5
9 3
99 yards Alcatraz
1
10 3
140 yards You aint seen me, right! Hard!
Hole 1
Name Fizzy
Yardage 49
yards
Par 3
Stroke Index 9
Recommended Club Sand
Wedge
Description
For the past 30 years, Centenary’s
opening hole was by far and away the easiest on the course despite the overhanging trees on the left. But that was until early
2007 when two cleverly positioned bunkers were built before the green, thus making the tee shot a challenge. A fairly flat
green awaits players so true putts will be rewarded with birdies.
Pro’s Tip
Don’t be short. The green’s
bigger than it looks. Beware of a hidden bunker at the back though.
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| The view from the 1st tee |
Hole 2
Name Amelia
Yardage 51
yards
Par 3
Stroke Index 8
Recommended Club Sand
Wedge
Description
This short devilish hole has ruined many
a scorecard. No matter where the pin is positioned, each of the hole’s three bunkers positioned to the left, right and
back of the green comes into play. Sloping from right to left, take time to read the green before you attempt the putt to
judge how hard to hit it.
Pro’s Tip The key to this tee shot is to get elevation. The higher you hit the ball, the softer it will land on the green. Be
brave, it has its rewards!
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| The view from the 2nd tee |
Hole 3
Name Tricky
Yardage 80
yards
Par 3
Stroke Index 5
Recommended Club Pitching
Wedge
Description
Called Tricky for a reason, this is the
first real challenge of the round. From a slightly elevated tee, you need to position your tee shot with care and control.
A steep bank to the right of the green will catch any errant strikes, leaving you an impossible second shot. And any shots
to the left will catch one of the two lurking bunkers. Once on the green, there is no such thing as a straight putt.
Pro’s Tip Think of where you want the ball to land before you hit your tee shot. During the summer, it’s better to land
the ball short so it releases onto the green.
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| The view from the 3rd tee |
Hole 4
Name Daly’s
Gusto
Yardage 58
yards
Par 3
Stroke Index 7
Recommended Club Sand
Wedge
Description
This hole has captured many casualties.
Two bunkers to the left and right of the green grab your attention straight away. A small avenue of fairway does lead onto
the middle of the green though so aim for that.
Pro’s Tip Like the second hole, height on the tee shot is a must. Hitting anything but a sand wedge is suicidal. A leafy green
awaits but don’t go over the back as trouble awaits.
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| The view from the 4th tee |
Hole 5
Name Shortcomings
Yardage 44
yards
Par 3
Stroke Index 6
Recommended Club Sand
Wedge
Description
Nicknamed Shortcomings as players have
run up a cricket score trying to negotiate this hole. A net is positioned 10 yards in front of you (built by Harrow Council
to protect local houses) so players have to decide whether to go under or over this net. Brave players opt for an open-faced
sand wedge to go over the obstacle hoping to hit the green with spin. But the bravest players are those who decide to go under
the net using anything from a 7-iron to putter. This shot requires immense touch and judgement to predict how quick the steep
ridge on the left will propel the ball towards the sloping green
Pro’s Tip Keep an eye out for the bunker at the back of the green. Anything beyond the green is dead so it’s always best
to be short than long on this one.
| Under or Over? You decide! |
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| The daunting view from the 5th tee |
Hole 6
Name Tree
Tops
Yardage 79
yards
Par 3
Stroke Index 2
Recommended Club Pitching
Wedge
Description
This is the start of what we call ‘The
Business Holes.’ An intimidating 80 foot tree guards the green on this slightly up-hill hole so the only way to score
well is to go over it. This requires a well struck wedge hit with authority. Many players ‘lose’ their shots to
the right which leaves a tricky chip. Anything left is in trouble as trees appear from no-where. An undulating green makes
par a good score on this hole.
Pro’s Tip
You can afford to be long on this hole
as there’s a bank at the back of the green which will roll the ball towards the dance floor. Keep any eye out for the
‘coffin’ bunker below the huge oak tree though - You don’t want to end up in that!
| Can you get over the tree? |
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| The prospect facing golfers on the 6th tee |
Hole
7
Name
Moonraker
Yardage
97 yards
Par
3
Stroke
Index
4
Recommended Club Wedge / 9 Iron
Description
This is a hole where players can
open their shoulders and hit the ball hard. A huge oak tree stands 40 yards from the tee so your first challenge is to go
over that. To the left a small narrow bunker catches anything short. Trees guard the fairway on both sides and anything long
and wayward will find two more sand traps.
Pro’s Tip
90% of players are short on this hole so
take enough club. It’s better to be left on this hole as everything bounces to the right. An errant shot to the right
could mean a lost ball.
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| The task facing golfers from the 7th tee |
Hole 8
Name Jatman’s
Jump
Yardage 92
yards
Par 3
Stroke Index 3
Recommended Club Wedge
/ 9 Iron
Description
Named after the guy who made the
signs for the course, this hole only has one major tree to negotiate standing 20 yards short of the green. Trouble lurks to
the left with the hole’s only bunker catching leaky shots. A big green sloping from right to left means birdies are
hard to come by.
Pro’s Tip
A huge bank at the back of the green cushions
any shots that go long and right. It’s advisable to leave yourself an uphill putt though as three-putts are easy to
rack up here.
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| Just the one tree to negotiate on the 8th tee |
Hole 9
Name Alcatraz
Yardage 99
yards
Par 3
Stroke Index 1
Recommended Club Wedge to
7 iron
Description
This is the signature hole on the course and the hardest by a mile. Dubbed ‘Alcatraz’ because
there is literally no escape from it, players on the tee will struggle to see the flag as a mirage of trees come into play
– the highest peaking at 90 feet. There are three ways to play this hole. The professional route is over the top of
the trees but even for a highly skilled player this is a real challenge. A lot of players aim for the hole’s only bunker
to the left of the green and try to fade the ball in – again another tough shot to pull off. Some though opt to go under
the trees and run the ball onto the green. Whichever shot you try to pull off, it will take an element of skill and good luck.
Pro’s Tip If anything, aim to the right on this hole as the ball will then bounce towards the green. Anything over the fence
on the left is out of bounds so take a deep breath before you take your shot. A long narrow green keeps players on their toes.
A par is an excellent score on this tough, tough hole.
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| Escape from this! Under? Over? To the left Beyonce style maybe? |
Hole 10
Name You aint seen me,
right!
Yardage 140 yards
Par 3
Stroke Index Hard!
Recommended Club 9
iron to 5 iron
Description
This is a newly built hole that offers players a different challenge to the 9th green.
Played from 40 yards behind the 9th tee, only 1% of golfers at Centenary actually find it hence the name. Intimidating
is an understatement as players are faced with an impossible shot. Pick your iron and may the force be with you.
Pro’s Tip
With an 80 metre stretch of trees to navigate
over, make sure you take enough club on this hole. Golfers generally over-estimate how far they hit the ball so be realistic
abut which you club you choose to play this shot. There is no point in being short.
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| Just when you thought it couldn't get any harder! |
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