Layout features long fairways, rolling hills, strategically placed bunkers

Hole No.1: ?Mountain View?

Par: 4. Back tee: 418 yds. Middle Tee: 394. Front tee: 377.

The first hole at Collins River is a medium-length downhill par four. A good drive off the first tee will leave a short iron into the green, which is protected by a single deep greenside bunker on the left. A cautious player will aim toward the center of the green at most pin locations.

Hole No. 2: ?River View?

Par: 4. Back tee: 463 yds. Middle Tee: 436. Front tee: 369.

The second hole is a long dogleg right par four that requires a good tee shot to the top of the ridge. Observe the ridge line of the mountains and aim toward the dip for the best angle for your second shot. The approach is guarded by a large bunker left of the green and the Collins River on the right. The green is receptive for a long iron on the front half, but falls away on the back left, making that pin location difficult.

Hole No. 3: ?Big Drive?

Par: 5. Back tee: 523. Middle tee: 464. Front tee: 382.

The third is the first par five. A good drive will be just to the top of the ridge with an excellent view into the green. A drive short of the ridge will leave a difficult stance and blind second, making reaching the green in two unlikely. The large green is protected by grass bunkers on the right, a small pot bunker on the back and a tedious chip on the left.

Hole No. 4: ?Redan Twist?

Par: 3. Back tee: 192. Middle tee: 177. Front tee: 138.

The fourth is the shortest of the par threes. A shot over the greenside bunker onto the green is premium. The green slopes right to left. Any missed shot should be short and right for an easy up-and-down.

Hole No. 5: ?Ross?s Long?

Par: 4 Back tee: 484 yds. Middle tee: 401. Front tee: 316.

The fifth hole is a long uphill par four dogleg right. Aim just left of the bunker to get maximum roll in the fairway. The green?s false face in the front makes the green seem closer than it appears. Hit plenty of club to carry to the center of the green and avoid the greenside bunker on the right. This green has some interesting and typical Donald Ross undulations that will make your putt for par a challenge.

Hole No. 6: ?Poseidon?s Hero?

Par: 4. Back tee: 461 yds. Middle tee: 423. Front tee: 376.

The sixth is a heroic hole that has water in play. This long downhill par four is shortened with a great drive that can carry the pond. A safe play is the right side of the fairway which will leave your drive in the flat just right and short of the pond. With the flagstick visible, aim slightly left if you plan a rolling approach, leaving you close for a birdie. All chips around this green from grass collection areas can be challenging.

Hole No. 7: ?Punchbowl View?

Par: 3. Back tee: 221 yds. Middle tee: 175 yds. Front tee: 158.

The seventh is a long par three with the potential to cause problems for errant tee shots. Three deep pot bunkers with sod-faced walls are to be avoided. The green has a steep slope on the back, making any shot on the back likely to roll back onto the green.

Hole No. 8: ?Ridge Runner?

Par: 4. Back tee: 269 yds. Middle tee: 251. Front tee: 191.

The eighth is the shortest par four on the course, and may seem to be attainable. The green sits along a ridge and requires a delicate pitch shot. Favor the right side to avoid the hazard left of the green and to have the best angle into this green. A real birdie opportunity if you play conservatively off the tee.

Hole No. 9: ?Home?

Par: 5. Back tee: 567 yds. Middle tee: 520. Front tee: 467.

The ninth hole is an honest par five, the longest on the course and requires a long carry over the valley to a flat and wide landing area. The second should be played so that your favorite distance is left into this undulating green. A small pot bunker protects the left side of the green, making an approach to a back left pin much easier from the right side of the fairway. The green?s many subtle movements should be studied well before stroking your birdie attempt.

Total yardage: From back tees, 7,196 yds. From middle tees, 6,482. From front tees, 5,548.