West Course at Bermuda Run Country Club
Designer: Ellis & Dan Maples
# 1 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 375
BLUE 348
ORANGE 330
GOLD 330
WHITE 295
GREEN 248
Pro Tips
A short par 4 to start the day allows a variety of club choices off the tee. A short iron approach into a two-tiered green guarded by greenside bunkers left and right must be negotiated.
# 2 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 380
BLUE 354
ORANGE 322
GOLD 322
WHITE 286
GREEN 222
Pro Tips
Birdie opportunity awaits the player with an accurate tee ball and approach on this downhill par 4. Be mindful of the fairway bunker to the right along with the pin position for the day as the putting surface slopes back to front.
# 3 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 381
BLUE 365
ORANGE 340
GOLD 271
WHITE 271
GREEN 193
Pro Tips
Hitting the fairway on this sharp dog leg right par 4 is paramount as hazard lurks all down the right side of the fairway along with OB left. Depending on the tee being played, a hybrid or long iron off the tee will leave you with a short to mid iron approach into this slightly elevated green as it slopes from back to front and is protected by a bunker behind the putting surface.
# 4 /
Par: 3
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 192
BLUE 175
ORANGE 160
GOLD 132
WHITE 101
GREEN 101
Pro Tips
The first par 3 of the round where anything from a mid to long iron is needed on this downhill tee shot. Be sure to avoid the bunker located short left of the green as a shot ending on the right side of the putting surface is most ideal. The green is relatively flat and larger than it appears from the tee box.
# 5 /
Par: 4/3
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 321
BLUE 312
ORANGE 213
GOLD 213
WHITE 203
GREEN 133
Pro Tips
Success on this short but tricky par 4 is predicated on an accurate tee shot. Be sure and take enough club off the tee to clear the penalty area. Doing so will leave the player with a wedge or short iron into this elevated green protected by bunkers in the front and behind the green. Be mindful of a ridge in the middle of the putting surface and pin position for the day. (For an easier walk from the cart, park toward the next tee behind the green. This hole is always cart path only.)
# 6 /
Par: 4/3
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 403
BLUE 378
ORANGE 276
GOLD 276
WHITE 266
GREEN 102
Pro Tips
A challenging uphill par 4 as all tee shots should favor the left side to avoid the fairway sloping toward the right penalty area. For our shorter tee players, this hole plays as a par 3. Make sure to take enough club as water is short and right of the green, and a bunker is front right of the putting surface.
# 7 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 367
BLUE 358
ORANGE 330
GOLD 303
WHITE 303
GREEN 240
Pro Tips
The tee shot that favors the landing area that is left center avoids the right fairway bunkers is most ideal on this par 4. This green is one of the smaller putting surfaces on the course. Although it looks downhill, playing a shorter club is not recommended. The miss on your approach is long left as bunkers guard the front right and rear of the green
# 8 /
Par: 3
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 133
BLUE 120
ORANGE 107
GOLD 107
WHITE 93
GREEN 93
Pro Tips
A short par 3 with a myriad of slopes and different tiers awaits the player. A short iron to wedge is all that is needed off the tee, but precision is key as the green funnels most shots to the middle. Bunkers guard the green complex front right, and front left. Managing the day’s hole location can set up a birdie!
# 9 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 452
BLUE 429
ORANGE 400
GOLD 370
WHITE 370
GREEN 308
Pro Tips
A challenging par 4 to close out the front nine. (It plays as a Par 5 for the ladies.) The sharp dog leg left will challenge even the most skilled player. The ideal line is the center of the fairway to avoid OB right and left along with the left fairway bunker. Long hitters may take it over the fairway bunker but avoid being too greedy with the line or you will find OB. A good tee shot will leave you with a mid to long iron into a putting surface guarded with bunkers front right, left, and behind the green. This larger green has subtle slopes in it so take a good look before putting.
# 10 /
Par: 5
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 518
BLUE 454
ORANGE 422
GOLD 422
WHITE 378
GREEN 298
Pro Tips
As you make the turn you come across the first par 5 of the day! A three wood or hybrid is all that is needed off the tee on this dog leg right as going too long will put you in a fairway bunker. Beware of water right of the fairway on your tee shot. You can choose to lay up with your second shot also with a mid to long iron and have a wedge in or if you are feeling aggressive you can try and take on this green in two. Note the left bunker is well short of the actual green. This green is one of the most difficult on the course as it is narrow and shaped like a top hat. Review your putt from both sides.
# 11 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 443
BLUE 417
ORANGE 410
GOLD 378
WHITE 378
GREEN 320
Pro Tips
This long and challenging par 4 is a real test. (It plays as a Par 5 for our lady golfers.) A precise drive is key as water is hugging the landing area on the left side of the fairway. A bunker guarding the right side of the fairway also makes this tee shot even more challenging. There is also water lurking over the right fairway bunker. On your approach shot, water is down the right side of the hole with penalty area along the left side as well. The green funnels to the middle and runs back to front. Consider the wind and slight elevation of this narrow but wide green.
# 12 /
Par: 3
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 226
BLUE 192
ORANGE 164
GOLD 139
WHITE 139
GREEN 131
Pro Tips
A difficult par 3 where you will need one of the longer clubs in the bag to reach the green. The wind can make or break this hole. Water is short of the green so make sure to take enough club. Bunkers guard the front right side of the green as a shot to the back center of the putting surface is most ideal.
# 13 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 428
BLUE 376
ORANGE 361
GOLD 308
WHITE 308
GREEN 226
Pro Tips
A short par 4 dog leg right. Navigate the tee shot away from the bunkers that line the right and left side of the fairway as the left center of the landing area would be best. With a well-placed tee shot, you may play a short iron into a flat green that can set the player up for a birdie opportunity.
# 14 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 349
BLUE 305
ORANGE 292
GOLD 267
WHITE 267
GREEN 222
Pro Tips
A deceptive but fun par 4 requiring less than driver off the tee to avoid the golf ball finding water. A well-executed tee shot allows for a short iron into this two tiered green. Pay attention to the day’s hole location as being on the wrong tier will leave you with a tough look at par. Make sure to take enough club as water guards the green short, and bunkers guard the front left and right side of the putting surface. Missing long is a safer bet.
# 15 /
Par: 5
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 568
BLUE 532
ORANGE 522
GOLD 477
WHITE 477
GREEN 378
Pro Tips
A challenging par 5 where a good drive, second and third shot is needed. Off the tee beware of fairway bunkers on the left side as this fairway is tighter than it appears. Your second shot is key to set up your approach from the left side of the fairway. The third shot will require some courage and accuracy to a small green tucked to the right with a pond on the left. Play smart to avoid a big score and lay-up if needed to an approach of about 100 yards from the green. Par on this hole is a good score and a birdie is a bonus!
# 16 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 433
BLUE 339
ORANGE 327
GOLD 327
WHITE 243
GREEN 197
Pro Tips
A long par 4 with a gradual climb to the green. Depending on what tee you play, this can be a difficult driving hole. If you play Black tees, you will need to carry your drive 220+ yards over water. It is much more reasonable from the other teeing grounds. Beware of bunkers on the left side of the fairway with OB beyond them. A tee shot right center is best. Keep your eye on the hole location for your approach to this green that feeds left to right and is well guarded by bunkers front right and left and behind long left.
# 17 /
Par: 3
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 187
BLUE 180
ORANGE 157
GOLD 157
WHITE 104
GREEN 104
Pro Tips
This long par 3 requires a long iron or hybrid off the tee to reach this elevated green. Be sure to avoid the bunkers guarding the front left and back of this large green.
# 18 /
Par: 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 378
BLUE 353
ORANGE 346
GOLD 298
WHITE 298
GREEN 254
Pro Tips
A short par 4 to close out your round and finish strong. Driver is not needed off the tee, but if you are feeling confident you can take it and leave yourself with a short iron. Beware of OB right and left along with a cluster of fairway bunkers hugging the left side of the fairway. Be mindful of the day’s hole location as the green is two tiered as an approach on the wrong level may leave you with a tough two putt. Beware of a greenside bunker right of the green. This green widens as it deepens. Be sure to hit enough club for a back hole location