Comments on Wegoblogger #31: Ballyneal: A Golf Addict's Guide (5th Hole)

I used to consider this a par three dominated by a...

2010-03-28T08:29:42.835-06:00

I used to consider this a par three dominated by a single bunker as well... Until I missed too far left a couple times and ended up in the nasty bunker with wicked grassy mounds in it. Unplayable or, at a minimum, extremely difficult lies are highly likely I that bunker. Once a mis-fired shot from that bunker flies the green to the right side trash... Well it is too late at that point!

I think I like this hole better than the par three 3rd even though the 3rd is more attractive.

One of the more gnarly bunkers you'll find any...

2010-02-15T15:53:25.415-06:00

One of the more gnarly bunkers you'll find anywhere. Really cool how the greenside bunker on 5 eats into the tee for the sixth. Makes for a great green to tee transition, a common theme throughout Ballyneal.

I was quite pleased with my two putt par. Much to...

2010-02-10T14:46:56.995-06:00

I was quite pleased with my two putt par. Much tougher hole in person than in the yardage book.

The hole location determines everything here. If ...

2010-02-10T08:03:55.631-06:00

The hole location determines everything here. If the flag is up front, the little pot bunker short of the green is certainly in play, as is the greenside bunker on the right. I think the toughest pin is middle left, on top of a crown in the green. If the flag is back, you can use the slopes to set up a birdie.

This is a very good medium par3. As you say, ther...

2010-02-10T07:23:53.590-06:00

This is a very good medium par3. As you say, there are some fun putts and easier hole locations on the right side. But the left side can yield some very difficult locations that leave you scratching your head.