metres book - The Farm at Cape Kidnappers

METRES BOOK
ROYAL AND ANCIENT RULES GOVERN ALL PLAY
• Sprinkler heads are measured to the centre of the greens.
• Please replace divots and repair ball marks.
• Keep carts 20 metres away from greens and follow all cart signs.
• Carts are not permitted in the fescue.
THIS BOOK IS IN METRES
When Using This Book: Sprinkler heads are measured to the centre of
the green and are indicated throughout with a black dot (•). Numbers
inside a tan box represent distances from the permanent tee markers to the
indicated point.
Yardage Guide By Best Approach Publications, © 2013
1-480-557-7379 • www.bestapproach.com
If Cape Kidnappers were a book, it would be described as an epic. The Cape
figures in Maori mythology, and its name immortalises the first visit by Captain
Cook in 1770. From the long driveway up the hill to the commanding views of
Hawke’s Bay, everything here is at a grand scale, and it was a challenge to build a
golf course to match.
The Cape is not true links terrain; instead, the land tilts toward the sea as a series
of ridges jutting out toward the edge of the cliffs. Yet, the play is seaside golf at
its finest. The surface is firm and fast, and the conditions can be windy, so the
player who can control his trajectory will be master of the course. You’ll hit
heroic shots over the tops of the tea trees and play cautiously along the edges of
deep ravines. Every hole has a view of the Bay, and at the 6th and 15th holes, it’s
possible to pull your approach off the very end of the earth, though it will take
nearly 10 seconds of hang time for your ball to reach the ocean, 500 feet below.
Enjoy your game and enjoy the setting. You will never play golf somewhere like
this again.
— TOM DOAK, COURSE DESIGNER
6
Practice Range
Clubhouse
7
5
8
N
9
1
4
2
3
Restrooms are located
at hole 6 and hole 16.
Tees
Blue
White
Green
Red
Yellow
Rating
75.4
73.0
70.8
74.4
70.4
16
N
15
17
13
14
12
11
10
Practice Range
Clubhouse
18
Slope
145
139
134
139
125
“FIRST”
HOLE 1 — 402 METRES
A difficult opening hole is a prelude of things to come. The right half
of the fairway offers a better angle into the green, but don’t try to
cut the corner of the dogleg where a deep gully lies in wait. Short
hitters must beware the gully on their second shots, but once over it,
there is plenty of room to the right of the flag.
1
Par 4
• 402
• 379
• 357
• 338
• 293
1 - 305
2 - 272
3 - 248
4 - 229
5 - 187
76 •
• 129
118 •
134 •
134 •
149 •
• 155
• 170
1 - 263
2 - 230
3 - 208
4 - 186
5 - 152
157•
176 •
189 •
• 197
• 207
218 •
1 - 215
2 - 182
3 - 159
4 - 138
5 - 103
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
DEPTH = 36
1
“SHEDS”
HOLE 2 — 494 METRES
You must avoid two sets of fairway bunkers here, or you won’t reach
this green in regulation. Play the drive safely to the left, and lay up
short of the cross bunkers if you’re not sure you can carry them with
your second shot. The green is open on the left, but it tilts sharply to
the right so it’s difficult to get down in two from the left edge.
2
Par 5
• 494
• 485
• 466
• 457
• 425
A
• 71
76 •
• 98
118 •
141 •
• 181
• 160
1 - 238
2 - 230
3 - 209
4 - 199
5 - 171
163 •
180 •
• 203
• 225
205 •
225 •
• 270
B
98 •
1 - 210
2 - 201
3 - 181
4 - 171
5 - 140
249 •
292 •
1 - 190
2 - 182
3 - 162
4 - 152
5 - 122
5
3
2
2
4
1
1
3
DEPTH = 27
From this Distance Distance
Sprinkler to point A to point B
203 97 165
225 117 188
270 162 233
“WEE THREE”
HOLE 3 — 194 METRES
The green is partially hidden by the front bunkers, but it’s one of the
largest on the course. Aim 5 metres to the right of the hole to take
the left side out of play. Pay extra attention in reading this green as
there are a lot of small breaks.
3
Par 3
• 194
• 142
• 114
• 105
• 87
5
4
3
2
1
3
1
2
DEPTH = 29
“THE RISE”
HOLE 4 — 497 METRES
A solid tee shot just inside the fairway bunker sets you up for a big
decision with the second. The safe play is to lay up just short of the
deep fairway bunker, but better players will be tempted to aim out
to the left of the green and fade the ball home. The green has a high
tier in the back; if the flag is back there, play your approach long
and left to give yourself the easiest two-putt.
4
From this Distance
Sprinkler to point A
207 117
224 133
233 142
Par 5
• 497
• 468
• 457
• 421
• 378
A
80 •
• 118
124 •
• 176
• 123
166 •
• 164
• 207
• 233
1 - 273
2 - 249
3 - 238
4 - 205
5 - 164
122 •
• 224
5
3
4
2
1
2 3
1
DEPTH = 35
“SPLIT”
HOLE 5 — 384 METRES
A huge fairway is divided by two deep fairway bunkers. Most players
are better off aiming down the right side, but long hitters might choose
to go left so they don’t run out of room. Going for a flag on the left side
of this green requires a great deal of nerve.
5
Par 4
• 384
• 366
• 334
• 306
• 283
• 77
• 116
1 - 245
2 - 225
3 - 194
4 - 167
5 - 144
• 138
1 - 280
2 - 260
3 - 230
4 - 202
5 - 177
• 75
99 •
98 •
• 120
• 120
144 •
131 •
152 •
• 166
1 - 230
2 - 210
3 - 180
4 - 153
5 - 130
5
4
2
1
3
3
DEPTH = 30
2
1
1 - 261
2 - 241
3 - 211
4 - 182
5 - 158
“GULLEY”
HOLE 6 — 206 METRES
An epic par three across a deep gully. Miss to the left and you can
kiss your ball goodbye, but the green does bank sharply from right to
left to steer balls back toward the hole — if you can reach the green,
that is!
6
Par 3
• 206
• 194
• 174
• 151
• 105
5
4
3
2
1
1
3
2
DEPTH = 30
“14 FLAGS”
HOLE 7 — 414 METRES
An important tee shot, because a strong drive will carry the crest of
the fairway and leave a considerably shorter approach; aim to the
right center of this fairway. The downhill second shot is one of the
most exhilarating on the course, but the green is a narrow target
from the top of the hill.
7
Par 4
• 414
• 384
• 355
• 318
• 291
69 •
• 98
92 •
• 114
1 - 300
2 - 263
3 - 235
4 - 200
5 - 174
• 139
• 160
135 •
137 •
• 157
5
4
3
3
2
1
2
1
DEPTH = 32
“BACKSTOP”
HOLE 8 — 166 METRES
This short hole plays over a gully filled with trees. It’s all carry to
the green, and uphill to boot, so take an extra club (or even two if
you’re into the wind). There is some hidden fairway to the right of
the green, which is the only safe place to miss.
8
Par 3
• 166
• 157
• 144
• 128
• 78
5
4
3
1
2
3
DEPTH = 29
2
1
“DIP”
HOLE 9 — 369 METRES
Always take the high road here; from the forward tee it’s better to hit
a three-wood or iron to keep your ball in view. Take dead aim for
the center of the green on your approach; there is a bit of fairway
short and right, but the contours of the green make it very difficult
to save par from there.
9
Par 4
• 369
• 352
• 327
• 318
• 277
• 76
1 - 257
2 - 243
3 - 217
4 - 209
94 •
• 116
122 •
• 130
139 •
1 - 236
2 - 221
3 - 195
4 - 187
• 150
• 175
5
1
3
2
4
3
2
1
DEPTH = 30
The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific
Ocean. Cape Brett, the offshore Cavalli Islands and the Championship Golf
Course are part of the panorama that can be viewed from the broad
verandas and card room. Gourmet dining can be enjoyed in the main Dining
Room as well as in the private dining areas.
Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers’ sister property, provides accommodations of
eleven outlying guest cottages, each with two guest suites. Each suite offers its
own private porch, spacious bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace,
walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. The cottages are nestled on the edge of a
native forest overlooking the ocean and golf course.
Amenities include two Astroturf tennis courts, an infinity swimming pool
and a luxury spa, complete with treatment rooms and a fully equipped fitness
centre. Kauri Cliffs has three secluded beaches, which are also available for
picnics and barbeques.
Guests can enjoy this beautiful property and also experience a variety of nearby
activities including helicopter tours, world famous big game fishing, scuba
diving, snorkeling, sailing, sea kayaking and hunting for boar and pheasant.
Guided tours feature visits to the Ninety Mile Beach, Tane Mahuta, Doubtless
Bay, the Puketi Kauri Forest, Rainbow Falls, historic Russell and the Waitangi
Treaty House.
HOST SITES OF THE 2008 AND 2009 KIWI CHALLENGE
2008 Champion Hunter Mahan
2009 Champion Anthony Kim
On October 27th & 28th of 2008, Kauri Cliffs and Cape
Kidnappers hosted the inaugural Kiwi Challenge. This
two-day, made-for-TV event featured four of the games
brightest young stars. Adam Scott, Hunter Mahan,
Anthony Kim and Brandt Snedeker travelled to New
Zealand’s North Island for two days of golf at Kauri
Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers to compete for the purse of
US $2.6 million. Brandt Snedeker set a course record at
Kauri Cliffs with a 6-under par 66 to take the lead after
round one, but Hunter Mahan managed four birdies and
an eagle on day two at Cape Kidnappers to post a new
course record of 65 and tie his Ryder Cup teammate
Anthony Kim at 136. A par on the second playoff hole
was enough to give Mahan the win. Brandt Snedeker
finished third, one stroke back, and Australian Adam
Scott was fourth.
On November 11th & 12th of 2009, Cape Kidnappers
played host to the 2nd instalment of the Kiwi Challenge,
featuring Defending Champion Hunter Mahan, Anthony
Kim, Sean O’Hair and Camilo Villegas. The first round
saw stellar play from O’Hair, who carded a 3-under par
68. Hunter Mahan made a charge in round two, but Kim
and O’Hair holed clutch putts on the final hole to finish
at 5-under. Anthony and Sean marched to 15, a hole that
had challenged the players all week, for the sudden
death playoff. O’Hair’s errant tee shot gave Kim an early
advantage, and Kim would capitalize on the opportunity,
winning in dramatic fashion with a long two-putt.
“SEAWARD HO”
HOLE 10 — 430 METRES
Another critical tee shot, which should favor the right half of the
fairway. The second shot sets up for a running approach that will
feed to the hole from right to left, but you have to get the weight just
right, as bunkers lurk short left and over the back. Be sure to take
any clubs needed for the 10th green, plus clubs for the tee shot on
the 11th, as carts are not allowed back to the 11th tee.
10
Par 4
• 430
• 398
• 375
• 338
• 304
1 - 302
2 - 268
3 - 244
4 - 204
5 - 176
71 •
• 77
93 •
• 121
149 •
• 142
157 •
1 - 276
2 - 242
3 - 218
4 - 178
5 - 150
• 179
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
DEPTH = 33
“LOOK OUT”
HOLE 11 — 205 METRES
A difficult par three that plays longer than it looks. The green is
sharply tilted from back to front, so the front hole locations are the
toughest — it’s a much wider target in the back.
11
Par 3
• 205
• 183
• 165
• 121
• 99
5
4
3
2
2
1
1
3
DEPTH = 34
“INFINITY”
HOLE 12 — 421 METRES
This is the most wide-open driving hole on the course, and a great
place to let it rip, because you want the shortest second shot you can
get. The green is set at the end of a narrow ridge, profiled against
Hawke’s Bay. Play for the front right quadrant to keep the left side
out of play. Be sure to take any clubs needed for the 12th green, plus
clubs for the short tee shot on the 13th, as carts are not allowed back
to the 13th tee.
12
Par 4
• 421
• 393
• 343
• 329
• 315
• 77
• 80
98 •
102 •
112 •
118 •
• 133
• 146
1 - 251
2 - 223
3 - 156
4 - 143
5 - 151
190 •
• 163
205 •
• 233
• 249
5
4
3
1
3
2
DEPTH = 34
2
1
“AL’S ACE”
HOLE 13 — 119 METRES
The shortest hole on the course, but big numbers lurk all around this
green, which is easy to reach but hard to stay on. Always play for
the back right quadrant, since seemingly good shots can run off the
front left of the green into the bunkers below.
13
Par 3
• 119
• 114
• 110
• 105
• 96
4
3
2
1
3
2
1
DEPTH = 31
5
“PIMPLE”
HOLE 14 — 318 METRES
The shortest par four on the course is quite possibly the hardest of
them all. Pick a safe line off the tee and then aim 10 yards left of it,
because any hint of a fade will not carry to the fairway. The green
is dominated by a deep pot bunker at the left front and a steep drop
at the back, so the safest play is to the far left. Be especially careful
around this green, as the pot bunker has a gravitational pull far
greater than its size.
14
Par 4
• 318
• 309
• 304
• 263
• 204
72 •
• 91
112 •
1 - 253
2 - 245
3 - 193
4 - 155
5 - 155
73 •
• 95
117 •
1 - 166
2 - 162
3 - 117
5
4
3
1
2
1
3
DEPTH = 26
2
“PIRATE’S PLANK”
HOLE 15 — 594 METRES
The key to a long par five is staying in the short grass, especially
when there is a 140-metre cliff on the left and a 20-metre drop on
the right. Don’t even go look over the left edge of the fairway if you
are afraid of heights. Four short and straight shots will win the hole
more often than not.
15
Par 5
• 594
• 549
• 503
• 485
• 457
• 77
97 •
• 270
• 118
140 •
• 163
186 •
• 207
230 •
• 251
273 •
227 •
1 - 270
2 - 227
3 - 189
4 - 180
5 - 145
5
1
4
3
2
DEPTH = 27
2
1
3
“WIDOW’S WALK”
HOLE 16 — 457 METRES
The tee, guarded by seagulls, is the only place on the course with a
view to Black Reef. If you’re not a candidate to reach this green in
two, it’s better to lay back to the widest part of the fairway from the
tee, then stay right with your second for the best view of the green.
16
B
Par 5
• 457
• 448
• 439
• 430
• 421
• 66
73 •
• 87
86 •
• 97
A
• 109
• 120
1 - 274
2 - 267
3 - 254
4 - 246
5 - 235
130 •
• 151
172 •
1 - 242
2 - 235
3 - 222
4 - 214
5 - 203
• 193
216 •
• 235
257 •
260 •
1 - 207
2 - 200
3 - 187
4 - 179
5 - 168
From this Distance Distance
Sprinkler to point A to point B
2
216 159 181
235 178 201
257 201 223
3
1
2
5
4
3
1
DEPTH = 24
“GANNETS PERCH”
HOLE 17 — 423 METRES
No laying back here; you’ll need to hit your two best shots to get
home in regulation on this uphill par four. Those uncertain of
carrying the greenside bunkers can play safely to the right; if you
drive in the rough, it might be better to play straight ahead on the
second and then pitch your third over the bunkers.
17
Par 4
• 423
• 400
• 384
• 357
• 333
85 •
83 •
• 106
• 80
1 - 306
2 - 279
3 - 272
4 - 240
5 - 219
124 •
• 164
1 - 292
2 - 263
3 - 255
4 - 225
5 - 203
145 •
185 •
• 229
1 - 234
2 - 199
3 - 188
4 - 169
5 - 143
• 227
247 •
1
2
3
DEPTH = 27
5
4
2
3
1
“IPU”
HOLE 18 — 439 METRES
A counter-intuitive finishing hole, with its green offset to the right of
the fairway. The punchbowl green setting will lure many players
into aiming left for safety and hoping for a lucky bounce down onto
the green, but the player who drives far enough to attack straight
toward the flag has a clear advantage. Be careful on this green, as
putts from behind the hole can easily get away from you.
18
Par 4
• 439
• 393
• 357
• 340
• 293
• 68
• 95
114 •
87 •
• 134
1 - 318
2 - 275
3 - 245
4 - 229
5 - 184
• 129
155 •
151 •
• 173
195 •
200 •
• 217
5
4
1
3
3
2
2
1
DEPTH = 37
HCP
NET
MEN’S HCP
PAR
LADIES’ HCP
HOLE
BLUE
WHITE
GREEN
RED
YELLOW
1 402 379 357 338 293
2 494 485 466 457 425
3 194 142 114 105 87
4 497 468 457 421 378
5 384 366 334 306 283
6 206 194 174 151 105
7 414 384 355 318 291
8 166 157 144 128 78
9 369 352 327 318 277
OUT 3126 2927 2728 2542 2217
10 430 398 375 338 304
11 205 183 165 121 99
12 421 393 343 329 315
13 119 114 110 105 96
14 318 309 304 263 204
15 594 549 503 485 457
16 457 448 439 430 421
17 423 400 384 357 333
18 439 393 357 340 293
IN 3406 3187 2980 2768 2522
TOT 6532 6114 5708 5310 4739
8
18
16
10
6
4
2
14
12
9
7
13
17
11
1
15
3
5
4
5
3
5
4
3
4
3
4
35
4
3
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
36
71
9
13
15
11
1
7
3
17
5
10
18
14
16
12
2
4
6
8
448 Clifton Road
Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Phone: +64-6-873-1018 • Fax: +64-6-875-1903
www.capekidnappers.com