Fairway and waste bunkering right and left will require an accurate tee shot. A mid-iron lay-up to the top of the slope about 100 yards from the green will set up a down hill approach to a gentle green set naturally within mature Fir and Pine trees.

The green is nestled at the base of one of many slopes at Shadow Mountain that is surrounded on all sides by bunkers.

The large waste bunker left will direct play to a narrow fairway in order to set up an approach to a well bunkers green with water closer than you think on the right. This will be a birdie hole with a smart strategic play.

Strong, challenging start to the Par 3’s at Shadow Mountain that will require a precise tee shot to a large green cut into one of the many natural benches on the property.

The Par 4 – 5th is highlighted by a natural sand dune formation crossing the hole at about the 280 yard mark from the back tees that needs to be avoided if you want any chance of Par on this Hole.

Any balls left will meet a watery grave in the St. Mary’s River far below, so it is best to aim for the left centre of the fairway and allow the slop to take the ball right to set an approach to a small subtle green. Watch for swirling wind and if you are lucky, an Eagle could be spotted soaring above.

The safe play is to go for the low fairway on the left to set up for a slightly uphill approach to the largest green on the course. For those who think they “got game” and like a bit of risk in their life, go for the high right fairway for an easier approach and possible birdie.

With water low to the right and a green set into a natural bowl, and accurate tee shot is called for and for those who choose to play the back tees – good luck.

The rolling natural terrain will provide some uneven lies on this hole so take note. It will take two strong shots to reach this green in two and the waste bunkers left are no place that you want to be.

Beware of the large waste area low to the right of the landing area and play for the middle of this large green. It is best to play away form any pins to the right, as this could lead to bogey or worse.

The tee shot is best placed at the centre of the fairway to allow the contour to move it right to set up one of the most difficult approaches on the course, to a green set on a natural bench. Anything short and right will be gobbled up by the large waste bunker. Par will be a great score on the 11th.

Try to forget about the waste bunkers and give it your Sunday best on this beautiful Par 3.

The tee shot is to one of the many low bowls on the course that is flanked by bunkers right and left. Two good shots will get you to the green, but it will be best to play this Par 5 as a three-shotter and enjoy the walk.

Waste bunkering right and left are waiting for the player that is willing to take a risk and go for the green, so play smart and lay back with an iron or three-metal to set up a short pitch to a large undulating green.

Mountains water, it does not get any better then this. I bet you can’t wait to hit your tee shot on this hole. The fairway is about 130 feet below, so as they say “grip it and rip it” and see if you can hit the widest fairway on the course.

The slopes right and left of the green will kick balls down to the putting surface and beware of the bunkers right and left as they are not where you want to be.

For success on the 17th it is best to lay-up to the top of the hill about 150 yards from the green, as trees and water are very much in play. This will set up an approach to a small green, tucked into the trees and protected by a pond to the left.

A player will need a good tee shot in order to have an iron for their second, to a large green that is bordered on the right by a large waste bunker and behind by a pond and cascading waterfall. A great finish to a truly memorable course.