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NoRTHLANDS
Golf Course
PAR 5 531 yARDS
North Vancouver, BC
604.924.2950
www.golfnorthlands.com
As much as any of the holes at Northlands Golf Course, the
fourth demonstrates Les Furber's accomplishments in retaining
the natural attributes of the site and using them to enrich the
golfing experience. The green is a favourite grazing area for
deer, so have a camera handy.
The fourth is a 531-yard uphill par 5, possessing the greatest
handicap on the entire course. A solid tee shot is very important.
Few players have the distance required to hit the green in two, so
plan on three solid shots to get there. On your second shot, aim
for the waterfall for a great angle to the green. The refreshing mist
drifting off the signature waterfall is an added bonus on warm
summer days.
Take note of the pin placement on the narrow oblong green,
which is well bunkered and 45 yards from front to back. The
green's three-level organization makes club selection the key to
scoring well. Any shot landing above the hole will create a great
deal of tentativeness because you can easily be looking at a
long return putt—the greens are fast and true. A side hill putt is
always tricky and on the mountainous course's fourth hole you
can expect severe breaks. Keep it below the hole and on the
correct tier for a chance at par. Consider yourself a pro if you
birdie this monster.
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Photograph by Pablo Su
