"We want to give each golfer the chance to enjoy it but at the same time they're pretty fast, " says course pro Ronnie Reitz. "And, of course, if you get above the hole here, you're in trouble especially on this hole."
Hole number 17 is a par 3 that ranges from 145 to 166 yards... a soothing distance for most. But, warns assistant pro Billy Harrell, there's plenty of trouble ahead.
"There's a hazard left, which is a waste hazard. And then there's a small little collection pond that's short right. You've got a big bunker behind the green."
You have to have a deft touch if you're above the hole. No problem for Billy who settles for the par. I avoid the sand, but after my tee shot, I'm a little deep and green.
Billy's advice: "You gotta land it in the high grass and let it just trickle down on to the green."
It'll take 2 putts on these tough but true rolling greens, but finally, I get home for the bogey.
River Ridge will only get better with time, but you can have a blast on it right now for the reasonable cost of $34 to $44.
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