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Hole 1
Par 4 | Yards: 421 | Handicap: 15
This opening par-4 measures 421 yards from the championship tee. An inviting and generous fairway helps to counter some of the first tee nerves. Do not let the tee shot fool you as even though a short-mid length iron will be left for the second shot, the shallow green at number one sits perched atop a hill guarded by one of 19 revetted bunkers tastefully sprinkled throughout this Nicklaus Signature Design layout. Being in control of your second shot will allow you a chance for a birdie putt; a hint for the remainder of the holes to come. The left and right sections of the green are separated by a ridge that bisects the putting surface from back to front. Controlling your golf ball into the proper section on your approach shot, and you will be rewarded with a birdie try. Lose control of your approach shot and you will be working hard to make par.
Hole 2
Par 5 | Yards: 578 | Handicap: 7
This mid-length, double-dogleg par-5 puts a premium on accuracy. Water guards the entire length of the hole on the left, and out-of-bounds down the right. Be decisive when picking your target as there is no need to over-power this hole. Ideally, a tee shot shaped from left to right will provide the largest fairway and allow for a pretty routine lay-up to your favorite yardage. Stay focused and find the right section of the green to take advantage of this par-5.
Hole 3
Par 4 | Yards: 422 | Handicap: 1
Despite the water that hugs the left side of the fairway off the tee, the landing area is quite generous on this mid-length par-4. Finding the fairway is a must if you hope to hit the green in regulation. Less-than driver may be necessary to avoid the revetted pot bunker that guards the center of the fairway. The proper yardage and a solid strike is a must for your approach shot to cover the water that guards the front of this green. The further right into the green complex, the further you must carry the ball to successfully cross the water. If the challenge of the water is not enough, the shallow green at the 3rd demands total control of your approach shot otherwise you will be watching your ball bound into the pine straw behind the green.
Hole 4
Par 3 | Yards: 213 | Handicap: 17
The 4th hole demands accuracy off the tee. The character in this mid-length par-3 lies in the several distinct sections and undulations of the green. Find the correct section of the green off the tee and a two may find its way onto your scorecard. Miss the green or find the wrong section of the green and you will need to work hard to save par. If in between clubs, choose the lesser club as short is the better miss here.
Hole 5
Par 4 | Yards: 456 | Handicap: 9
A tee shot down the left side of the fairway will give you the best angle into this 456 yard par-4. Again, determining the proper yardage and club is paramount on the approach shot. The overall slope in the green works from back left to front right and the green is divided into front, middle and back sections. Keep your ball right of the hole to allow for a much less complicated uphill putt or chip.
Hole 6
Par 5 | Yards: 622 | Handicap: 5
The longest of the par-5’s at 622 yards, begins with the visual intimidation of pines that seemingly continue to encroach on the fairway more with each glance down your target line. Do not let the sightline fool you as there is a generous fairway out there. After a good tee shot, players are left with a choice: lay-up short of the revetted bunker complex and be left with a blind third shot or challenge the bunkers to climb the narrower left side of the fairway for a clear view of the green. While this green is rather shallow front-to-back, there is a good amount of slope from back-to-front making it quite receptive to a well-struck third shot with a short-iron or wedge.
Hole 7
Par 3 | Yards: 250 | Handicap: 13
This monster of a par-3 is not only long but the prevailing winds are into the player as well, ratcheting up the difficulty. With 38-yards of putting surface between the front and back edges of this green, pin locations are plentiful and offer a variety of yardage options depending on the wind. Short of the green is not a bad place to be!
Hole 8
Par 4 | Yards: 448 | Handicap: 3
The 8th hole is one of the most challenging holes on the front nine. Water down the left hand side off the tee demands a solidly struck tee shot to carry the water and find the fairway. A mid-iron is left to a slightly elevated green that slopes off significantly on the right side. Be sure to make it to the middle of the green to enhance your chances of making par!
Hole 9
Par 4 | Yards: 402 | Handicap: 11
The 402-yard final hole on the outward nine is set with the breathtaking backdrop of the American Flag set behind the green. Take aim at the flagpole off the tee and you will likely find yourself playing your second shot with just a short iron into the green. Water wraps this peninsula green on the left, right, and front. Finding the proper section of the green is the key to scoring well on this hole.
Hole 10
Par 4 | Yards: 465 | Handicap: 8
With the prevailing wind at your back, power and accuracy are in demand off the tee at the 10th hole. Beware of the water down the right that will attract tee shots shaped too strongly from left to right. A mid-long iron will be left to a sprawling green, stretched from left to right. Keep your approach shot on the same side of the green as the pin and you will increase your probability for success.
Hole 11
Par 3 | Yards: 168 | Handicap: 16
Despite its rather large area, the signature island green at the 11th looks much smaller from the tee box. Choosing and committing to the proper club off the tee is paramount to staying dry on this par-3. The incredible views of the Clubhouse and Crystal Ballroom from the green are simply spectacular.
Hole 12
Par 4 | Yards: 439 | Handicap: 2
This mid-length par-4 offers a generous fairway landing area off the tee that narrows significantly 150-yards from the green. Whether laying up short of the narrowing fairway or threading the needle, finding the fairway is a must to have a shot at the green. A massive green, 43 yards from front-to-back, demands the proper yardage on the approach shot. Center of the green is always a great play at the 12th.
Hole 13
Par 5 | Yards: 608 | Handicap: 14
The fairway of the second longest of the par-5’s, is a beautifully rolling obstacle. The small pot bunker in the middle of the fairway is a great aiming point off the tee. Golfer beware, ensure you can carry this bunker because if your tee shot finds it, you
are making this long hole that much longer. The second shot is slightly downhill with bunkers flanking the right and pine trees lining the left. Whether going for the green in two or laying up, be sure to avoid the deep revetted bunker that guards the front middle of this green.
Hole 14
Par 3 | Yards: 192 | Handicap: 12
Below an elevated tee box, a subtle yet unforgiving green awaits at the par-3 14th hole. With equal parts beauty and intimidation, the left side of the green plunges into a massive bunker. There is plenty of fairway short and right of the green, however getting up-and-down from here is no easy task. A solid tee shot to the middle of the green will offer up the best chance of making a par.
Hole 15
Par 4 | Yards: 384 | Handicap: 6
With the teeing ground tucked away in the Florida pines, the drive on 15 is fair but demanding. A tee shot down the right side of the fairway will leave you with the best angle into one of the most challenging green complexes on the course. An elevated, table-top green closely guarded by a deep bunker on the left and a steep, tightly mown slope on the right demands full attention on the approach shot. Hitting this green in regulation is a small victory at Trump National, Jupiter. Playing your approach shot to the back left of the green will give the greatest rate of success.
Hole 16
Par 4 | Yards: 339 | Handicap: 18
The 16th hole at Trump National, Jupiter is the definition of a risk reward hole. Don’t let the yardage fool you, the shortest par-4 on the course will still provide a great challenge. While longer hitters may choose to attempt to drive the green, an unnerving second shot awaits those who chose a shorter shot off the tee. Guarded by bunkers on the left and water on the right, this green requires a great deal of concentration late in your round. Like the previous hole, playing for the back left portion of the green is a safe play and will help reduce the chances for a big number on your scorecard.
Hole 17
Par 5 | Yards: 546 | Handicap: 10
The shortest par-5 on the golf course provides a terrific stage for match play competition at a pivotal point in the round. The fairway calls for a tee shot shaped left-to-right. Take your drive over the left edge of the right fairway bunker to catch a downslope that will provide some extra yardage off the tee. Catch this “speed slot” and you may have the chance of going for the green in two. If laying up, be sure to leave your favorite distance for your third shot as there are quite severe undulations surrounding this green that put a premium on finding the putting surface.
Hole 18
Par 4 | Yards: 451 | Handicap: 4
The difficulty of the home hole at Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter is outmatched only by its visual beauty. Emerging out of the pines off the tee, the magnificent Clubhouse and Crystal Ballroom serve as the backdrop for the 18th hole. Take aim at “Old Glory” as she flies freely, proudly and majestically in the distance. A mid-long iron is left for the approach shot with water guarding short and right of the 18th green. Putting ego aside and choosing a sufficient club to keep your golf ball dry is key to finishing your round on a high note.
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