CHATEAU WHISTLER GOLF CLUB

• 505 • 482 • 449 • 415 Par 5 Handicap 11	Good opening hole. Long hitters will be able to go for green in two, although penalty for missing is high. Best bet is to lay up near left-hand fairway bunkers to set up a 70 - 100 yard third shot.
The trickiest contour on this green is in the centre of the front edge by bunker, otherwise surface is straight forward. Be gentle in putting towards front.

• 326 • 298 • 266 • 242 Par 4 Handicap 15	This short par 4 is not to be taken for granted. Fairway bunkers best target off tee, usually with a fairway wood or long iron. Ideal second shot clears hazards yet stays bellow flagsticks.
Treacherous slope back to front. Ball will travel downhill or sidehill in a big hurry! Only be aggressive if facing straight uphill.

• 399 • 387 • 342 • 313 Par 4 Handicap 3	Great hole, professional's favourite par 4. To have a manageable second shot, drive needs to be solidly struck down right centre of fairway. Creek remains a threat if approach goes too far right. Laying up can be wise.
Large back to front slope is also influenced by high ground on right. Ball definitely breaks away from mountain. Sometimes difficult to hit uphill putts firm enough.

• 411 • 402 • 362 • 311 Par 4 Handicap 7	Toughest driving hole. Best target is right centre of fairway just below cart path. Approach likely will require a mid long iron especially when trying to reach the upper tier of this well-trapped green.
Putting downhill on the front half of this green can be exciting! Once again, the higher ground to right is dominant factor in breaks, unless you are well over to left side.

• 190 • 163 • 144 • 108 Par 3 Handicap 17	Just enough trouble surrounds this green to make the middle a good target. Drop 1/2 club to allow for drop in elevation, even into slight wind.
Front half of this green can be tough to read. Note slopes in area just over bunker. Be observant walking onto green and watch your friend's putt.

• 457 • 436 • 411 • 393 Par 4 Handicap 1	Par here is a good score. Easiest second shot is from crest of hill in centre or right centre of fairway. Aim at open part of green, planning to land ball no further than the front edge.
Some challenge involved with slopes on front right half of green. Each angle across ridge is different. Try to imagine how water would flow.

• 538 • 507 • 484 • 454 Par 5 Handicap 5	On this potentially reachable par 5, the only surprise off the tee is a slight right to left fairway slope. Fairway narrows as you approach the green. Slope on right side of green will direct ball to middle.
This green will test you. Dominant factors are back to front slope, and influence form right side. Big breaks form certain angles and very quick downhill.

• 212 • 184 • 158 • 123 Par 3 Handicap 13	The Chateau Whistler's signature hole. Take pride in any pars or birdies here. Safe bet is to play to the middle of the green. Good luck.
If you have been lucky enough to reach this green, the reward is a relatively flat surface. Don't overlook the trend in slope form bunker and back.

• 472 • 449 • 426 • 405 Par 5 Handicap 9	If you can hit the ball long with controlled left to right flight, this is your hole! Bunker in middle of fairway is target off tee. Second shot, if laying up, aim towards tall trees left of green.
Wide green with sunken level in front middle. High ground will affect putts near any of back three edges. Enjoy the view backwards as you finish out!

• 131 • 118 • 92 • 75 Par 3 Handicap 18	Gorgeous but troublesome short par 3 overlooks Green Lake. Distance control is the key to success here. Trouble looms behind and to the right of the green.
Front right corner is lowest spot, left side higher and trickier going across. As usual be gentle if downhill.

• 355 • 332 • 301 • 287 Par 4 Handicap 8	The start of inward trek. Trouble on both sides of fairway means best drives take line slightly right of fairway bunkers. If hitting off upslope take lots of club. Especially when trying to reach top level.
Another back to front sloping surface that can create excitement! Other big influence is high ground left of green. Really fast when dropping levels.

• 395 • 376 • 343 • 307 Par 4 Handicap 4	Another fantastic driving hole. Length is a must from gold tee, but not as essential from other blocks. First priority, hit fairway. Two hints for approach shot. Take lots of club if pin is back, and never fool with bunker.
Highest point is back left corner, creating the trend for the green. Sometimes difficult to be firm enough going up to that area.

• 349 • 324 • 304 • 259 Par 4 Handicap 14	Lots of options here for strategy. Long drives can get close to green, yet anything within 150 yards is adequate. Any ball landing on left of back of green usually heads for middle. Do not miss this green!
Dominant factor here is defined by left and rear edges of green. If you are faced with a putt along this left side, lag it close with lots of break.

• 352 • 330 • 285 • 249 Par 4 Handicap 12	A well-placed tee shot is necessary with your target being the right edge of the left side fairway bunker. Approach shot landed on front edge is most effective.
Higher right tier will determine most putts, yet don't forget the slope near left bunker if down below.

• 389 • 366 • 351 • 324 Par 4 Handicap 10	Excellent opportunity to hit a majestic drive against a mountain backdrop. Favour left centre to avoid trouble. Distance control tricky for approach, landing ball in front left fringe surprisingly effective.
Fairly straightforward putting surface. Slight downhill trends from surface. Slight downhill trends from each bunker. Each edge of the green will have its own influence.

• 167 • 142 • 110 • 88 Par 3 Handicap 16	Knowing your yardage here will be an advantage. The small shelf at front of green, very difficult to hold. Right centre of green safest target.
Allow for big breaks if putting anywhere form front shelf. Slopes from back edge will also be slight factor.

• 444 • 424 • 366 • 337 Par 4 Handicap 2	Another fantastic driving hole. Trees right gobble more shots than stream on left. Best target is right half of big tree. Slightly downhill fairway means approach shot plays short. From fairway bunker is a safe shot.
Tricky green, as long as you don't have to negotiate the swale in right centre. Biggest influence will come from highest point at the back left corner.

• 543 • 523 • 498 • 467 Par 5 Handicap 6	Fabulous finishing hole. Fairway wood tee shot might be wise. Second shot ideally goes over or around left fairway bunker to create easiest third.
One last adventuresome green. Relatively long and narrow, factors are, the slopes from the front left bunker, the swale in middle, and high ground at back edge.