Hole by Hole
How To Par Your Way Around Dooks
Course Distances
Yards / Metres:
- 6511 yds (5954 m)
- 6272 yds (5735 m)
- 5864 yds (5362 m)
- 5359 yds (4900 m)
Par:
Mens: 71
Ladies: 72
Course Tips
Hole 1
“Out of Bounds on the left; high dunes on the right; so drive for accuracy sacrificing length! The undulating green makes par a very good start.”
Par: 4
Index: 6 / 6
Distances to Middle of Green
- 389 yds (356 m)
- 372 yds (340 m)
- 341 yds (312 m)
- 331 yds (303 m)
Hole 2
“Avoid the bunkers on left and right. A delicate second shot is required to avoid running off the back, necessitating a skilful chip to recover. Take time to admire the panoramic view.”
Par: 4
Index: 12/ 12
Distances to Middle of Green
- 316 yds (289 m)
- 309 yds (283 m)
- 287 yds (262 m)
- 274 yds (251 m)
Hole 3
“Drive to the left fairway avoiding the bunkers and rough on the right to set up the approach. Play a long run-in or a high drop shot to the right side of the green avoiding the ball-hungry bunker back left of the green.”
Par: 4
Index: 10 / 14
Distances to Middle of Green
- 374 yds (342 m)
- 361 yds (330 m)
- 342 yds (313 m)
- 312 yds (285 m)
Hole 4
“Be on the green from this elevated tee. Again out of bounds on the left and cunningly placed bunker on the right. If nervous or careful avail of bail out area on the right!”
Par: 3
Index: 14 / 16
Distances to Middle of Green
- 170 yds (155 m)
- 165 yds (151 m)
- 153 yds (140 m)
- 149 yds (136 m)
Hole 5
“The view from the Tee, high up in the sand dunes, is stunning. A long drive with a right to left draw makes for an achievable approach. Left is trouble all the way. The green, long and narrow has some interesting breaks.”
Par: 4
Index: 4 / 2
Distances to Middle of Green
- 447 yds (409 m)
- 431 yds (394 m)
- 406 yds (371 m)
- 382 yds (349 m)
Hole 6
“To make the green in 2, a long second shot must carry the bunker in front of the green. Trouble on the right. The green has 2 levels so check pin position before playing approach.”
Par: 5
Index: 18 / 10
Distances to Middle of Green
- 472 yds (432 m)
- 463 yds (423 m)
- 448yds (410 m)
- 402 yds (368 m)
Hole 7
“Note the narrow gap at the end of the Landing Area so a long accurate drive necessary to make regulation. The bunkers short of the green make the approach demanding. The long green slopes from the left.”
Par: 4
Index: 2 / 4
Distances to Middle of Green
- 465 yds (425 m)
- 451 yds (412 m)
- 390 yds (357 m)
- 358 yds (327 m)
Hole 8
“A classic par 3 with a slightly raised tee,a green surrounded by bunkers and lots of rough on both sides. Add in the distractions of mountains, sand dunes and the ocean and you will be happy with a par.”
Par: 3
Index: 16 / 18
Distances to Middle of Green
- 180 yds (165 m)
- 171 yds (156 m)
- 144 yds (132 m)
- 127 yds (116 m)
Hole 9
“Not a drive for the fainthearted. Sacrifice length for keeping it straight. The green has bunkers in front and to the left and the huge green can have a pin position at the very back. A par feels like a birdie.”
Par: 5
Index: 8 / 8
Distances to Middle of Green
- 503 yds (460 m)
- 492 yds (450 m)
- 470 yds (430 m)
- 408 yds (373 m)
Hole 10
“A demanding par 5 calling for a straight drive with a slight fade at the end. Left out of bonds; Right heavy rough.”
Par: 5
Index: 9 / 11
Distances to Middle of Green
- 561 yds (513 m)
- 526 yds (481 m)
- 513 yds (469 m)
- 425 yds (389 m)
Hole 11
“Go out of bounds three different ways here!! Left, right and behind! Play short and bounce on. Be very happy with a par.”
Par: 3
Index: 15 / 17
Distances to Middle of Green
- 172 yds (157 m)
- 167 yds (153 m)
- 153 yds (140 m)
- 131 yds (120 m)
Hole 12
“Keep to the right to avoid trouble, take an extra club to get up the hill for the second. Bunkers in front will gobble up short hits.”
Par: 4
Index: 7 / 7
Distances to Middle of Green
- 368 yds (336 m)
- 354 yds (324 m)
- 330 yds (302 m)
- 293 yds (268 m)
Hole 13
“The green looks invitingly huge from the tee. Check the pin position before you hit as a hump in the middle of the green can easily cause a three putt.”
Par: 3
Index: 17 / 13
Distances to Middle of Green
- 167 yds (153 m)
- 154 yds (141 m)
- 144 yds (132m)
- 135 yds (123 m)
Hole 14
“A deceptively short looking par 4. Accuracy off the tee important. Elevated green with severe undulations well protected. Concentrate on the putting.”
Par: 4
Index: 3 / 1
Distances to Middle of Green
- 402 yds (368 m)
- 390 yds (357 m)
- 359 yds (328 m)
- 326 yds (298 m)
Hole 15
“Short par 4 but don’t go for the green. Out of Bonds to the left, bunkers on top of the hill and severe rough all the way on the right.”
Par: 4
Index: 13 / 5
Distances to Middle of Green
- 344 yds (315 m)
- 315 yds (288 m)
- 297 yds (272 m)
- 272 yds (248 m)
Hole 16
“Keep the drive left of the heather and you will have a nice mid to short iron approach shot to an elevated green. Easy par 4 so enjoy.”
Par: 4
Index: 11 / 9
Distances to Middle of Green
- 374 yds (317 m)
- 353 yds (323 m)
- 334 yds (305 m)
- 305 yds (279 m)
Hole 17
“Tactics are important on this long par 4. Trouble on both sides from Tee to Green. A straight drive followed by a mid-iron and a chip leading to a single put is the prudent approach; but if you want to try two big hits and a single putt for your birdie feel free!”
Par: 4
Index: 1 / 3
Distances to Middle of Green
- 390 yds (274 m)
- 389 yds (356 m)
- 355 yds (325 m)
- 338 yds (309 m)
Hole 18
“An awesome par 4 into the prevailing wind. Drive over the hill towards the chimneys in the distance. From the top of the hill admire the vista while you prepare to hit a full shot to the green. For shorter drives lay up short of the dunes and chip close.”
Par: 4 / 5
Index: 5 / 15
Distances to Middle of Green
- 426 yds (388 m)
- 417 yds (381 m)
- 404 yds (369 m)
- 397 yds (363 m)