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Hole #1
Par 4 | Handicap 11/5
A slightly elevated view from the tee, provides multiple options for your tee shot. A wide but shallow green invites your short iron or wedge shot. A blind view of the creek, protects the green short. According to Dye Designs this hole was Pete and Alice's tribute to the first hole at St. Andrews with Grassy Creek guarding the green or as the Scottish would call it, the Burn.
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Hole #2
Par 4 | Handicap 3/7
A demanding tee shot is required, as you will find the narrowest fairway at Maple Creek. The green is guarded by tall trees on the right side, favoring a left to right ball flight into the green.
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Hole #3
Par 4 | Handicap 1
A true risk reward hole, lends options off the tee. This green in very narrow and well guarded left a right. Accuracy is a must. Pete Dye once said this was one of the most challenging holes he ever designed under 350 yards.
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Hole #4
Par 4 | Handicap 13/7/3
Referred to as a "break", #4 offers a much wider fairway, and a good tee shot will set you up for a great birdie opportunity.
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Hole #5
Par 3 | Handicap 17
Nothing hidden on this par 3. A solid strike is the best advise, as "ball carry" is the emphasis here. This hole was redesigned by Pete Dye in 1991.
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Hole #6
Par 5 | Handicap 7/13/9
Driver is not necessary on this par five, the further you hit it the more narrow the fairway becomes. Two well struck shots will give you a great scoring opportunity. Pay attention to pin placement, as subtle undulations in the green help protect the pin. This hole historically was a Par 4 until a new tee was designed by Pete Dye in 2007.
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Hole #7
Par 4 | Handicap 5/9/13
This tee shot welcomes a right to left ball flight. The green is relatively small, and well guarded by bunkers both left and right.
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Hole #8
Par 3 | Handicap 9/11/15
A demanding par 3, will reward a solid straight tee ball. Landing short is not a bad strategy, as this green is receptive.
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Hole #9
Par 5 | Handicap 15/11
The widest fairway at Maple Creek lends hole number nine to the easiest driving hole on the course. A sharp dog leg left par five requires smart placement on your second shot. For the big hitter the opportunity for eagle does exists. The Long Drive Tradition at Maple Creek takes place on this back tee.
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Hole #10
Par 4 | Handicap 4/2
After over coming a visually demanding tee shot, you will find one of the smallest greens in the Country. Precision is a must on your approach shot.
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Hole #11
Par 4 | Handicap 2/4
This long par 4, will invite a variety of tee shots. Out of bounds does guard the left side of this hole. This green is quite long and tends to rebound golf balls to the right.
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Hole #12
Par 4 | Handicap 8/12
A dog leg right requires a high flighted tee shot. This green is inviting, however is severely sloped from back to front.
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Hole #13
Par 5 | Handicap 16/10
This par 5 lends the best opportunity to get home in two for the accurate and longer hitter. A well position drive, could lend a iron length second shot. This is the longest green on the course and quite undulating. Pay attion to the pin placement. The green is very special to the history of Dye Designs. The green measures 52 yards long and according to Pete's oldest son, Perry, this unique green gave his dad the confidence to design the famous horsehoe green at Crooked Stick just 3 years later.
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Hole #14
Par 4 | Handicap 10/8/6
This par 4 seems mild from the tee. As you near the green, you soon find out how well designed the green complex is. A birdie opportunity awaits, but be careful not to force it.
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Hole #15
Par 3 | Handicap 18
This par 3 tends to play a bit longer in general. A very wide green is receptive to a solid struck shot. If you look to your left, at times, you may see some beautiful horses from the course's neighbor.
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Hole #16
Par 5 | Handicap 14
Some of the oldest trees in Marion county line the landing area on this par 5. A beautiful straight forward design will reward a fairway hit.
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Hole #17
Par 4 | Handicap 6/8
One of the most demanding tee shots on the course, lends its way to a very flat and friendly green. Many Championships have been won and lost on this hole.
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Hole #18
Par 3 | Handicap 12/16
A welcoming par 3 to close your round will reward a solid and straight tee shot. This green is very long, and it is best to always be below the pin.
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