Hole 1 - 395 Yard - Par 4 - Stroke Index 13 - Leading Pros Play this to 4.1
This comfortable opening hole is set against the distant backdrop of snow capped Himalayan peaks.The fairway down below looks most inviting from the elevated tee. Drive left and leave yourself an awkward sloping lie behind large trees. A slight push right may favourably bounce off the steep bank and back on the fairway, however should you take this route, expect to lose many yards of forward roll. Slice that drive a bit too much and expect to start your round with a ball sacrificed to the Gokarna Forest. A precision tee shot is necessary for a proper lie, resulting in just a medium or short Iron to a large inviting double green. Hitting the green is easy but avoid being complacent. Make sure you put it close or be prepared for your first putt of the day to be a monster.
Hole 2 - 405 Yard - Par 4 - Stroke Index 11- Leading Pros Play this to 4.3
A gentle dog-leg right, this is best played with a fade. Safety is anywhere left, yet the more left you go, the more difficult the hole becomes. Getting the approach angle to the green right is paramount.This becomes apparent once you step onto the heavily contoured green. Flanked by an array of sand bunkers short and left, you are best off missing the green long and right. Unless of course the pin is placed far left. Wherever you miss the green, you will find several testing opportunities to challenge your short game.
Hole 3 - 545 Yard - Par 5 - Stroke Index 5 - Leading Pros Play this to 4.5
The third hole is outwardly a benign par 5 measuring 545 yards from the almost hidden back tee. A creek runs just right of the fairway for the full length of the hole. There is plenty of space on the left to play towards, but then you will have no chance to get in position for a decent approach to the green. A good long drive leaves you with an exhilarating second; a blind shot over a tree-capped hill onto the one acre double green. If you remembered to check the pin position when on the first green, you may even be putting for an eagle. One can be sure all reasonably long hitters will enjoy attempting this one in two. For the conservative it is a fair three shot par 5 requiring good placement on the 2nd, and control and distance judgment on the third.
