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Derek Jeter reflects on the Turn 2 Foundation: its history, what it means to him and his admiration for the Jeter’s Leaders.
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DEAR FRIENDS, Welcome to the Derek Jeter Celebrity Invitational. It’s hard to believe it has already been three years since we first launched this event in Las Vegas. Our first two years were filled with unforgettable moments and contributed more than $2 million to the Turn 2 Foundation, helping change the lives of countless young people. This is a result of the amazing, ongoing dedication of our staff, volunteers, partners and supporters. That is why I am so excited that we are able to continue this spectacular event at the ARIA Resort & Casino and Shadow Creek Golf Course for the next three years! I am incredibly proud of what we have been able to accomplish here, and the tremendous support we continue to receive means the world to me. A lot has happened since last year’s DJCI. As many of you know, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Turn 2 with some of the most important moments in our foundation’s history. Last
excellent projects with Jeter Publishing, to a new and wonderful
May, Turn 2 permanently endowed the United Negro College Fund/
chapter with my family. In the midst of it all, I am so grateful
Sharlee Jeter Scholarship, which was the last of four scholarships
to have the opportunity to spend time with new and long-time
that were endowed by Turn 2. The scholarship is awarded each
friends while raising invaluable funds that will support the future
year to a graduate of the Jeter’s Leaders to attend a Historically
of our nation’s youth.
Black College or University (HBCU). This endowment creates
We are thrilled to partner with ICON International, Inc.
a vehicle that will fund students in perpetuity, building on a
and JP Sports & Entertainment — who have been tremendous
legacy that has been changing the lives of young people since its
partners since day one — to present another amazing weekend
inception in 2008. And in August, our Jeter’s Leaders hosted the
filled with world-class events and golf. I know you will all love
2016 Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference, a national summit
what’s in store, and I can’t wait to see you there.
that welcomed hundreds of youth leaders from across the country
I’d like to thank the DJCI staff, volunteers and partners, whose
for a powerful discussion about social change. I was absolutely
commitment has played a critical role in the success and growth
blown away by these kids and their drive to have a positive impact
of this event. Thank you to our sponsors, Turner, ARIA Resort &
on society. Later that month, I had the special opportunity to return
Casino and Jordan Brand, for continuing to support the mission
to my hometown in Kalamazoo, Mich., where we celebrated Turn
and values of Turn 2. A special thanks to all who took time out of
2’s impact in the community during a series of events. In October,
their busy schedules to join us for this event. And thank you to the
our Annual Dinner celebrated 20 years of Turn 2 with those who
Turn 2 staff for your extraordinary work each and every day.
have helped our foundation grow into what it is today, and we
Again, thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful time here.
raised more than $1.5 million. Needless to say, it’s been a memorable year. And I have
Sincerely,
to give credit to the Turn 2 staff, who under the direction of my sister, Sharlee, work day in and day out to ensure we are positioned to build on the Turn 2 legacy for the next 20+ years. As I look ahead, I’m extremely excited for what the future holds — from the continued growth of Turn 2, to an array of
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WELCOME TO ARIA RESORT & CASINO IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU to ARIA Resort & Casino as you take part in our third annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Invitational! We are excited to once again host Derek, a true All Star in every sense of the word, along with his friends. We hope you enjoy discovering everything that makes ARIA unique. With so much to see and experience here at ARIA, including award-winning restaurants, bars, a luxurious spa, the city’s premier poker room and more, the variety of options will allow you to create an ideal stay filled with energy, excitement, pampering and relaxation. We also are pleased to invite you to Shadow Creek. Ranked among the country’s most exclusive golf courses, Shadow Creek’s spectacular environment is certain to transport you to another world. Thank you for choosing to spend this special weekend with us. We hope you will enjoy the magic of Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World, and ARIA. Our team stands ready to ensure that your time with us is filled with unforgettable moments.
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COMMITTEES & STAFF TOURNAMENT HOST Derek Jeter
TURN 2 FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Derek Jeter
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Pete Falcone Sharlee Jeter Chick Lee
ARIA RESORT & CASINO Bill Cramsey V.P., NATIONAL MARKETING
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
Randy Hedland
Dr. S. Charles Jeter
V.P., PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
VICE CHAIRMAN
Allison Lopez
Dorothy C. Jeter
TOURNAMENT MANAGERS Kevin Marsh Tara Melby
NATIONAL MARKETING ADMINISTRATOR
TREASURER
Zachary Malisow
Sharlee Jeter
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL MARKETING
SECRETARY
JP SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT STAFF Blake Browne Dyan Bulyar Annie Dulman Adam Kuhr Summer Rose Kayla Vrij
Nneka A. Frye
TOURNAMENT STAFF Francisco Amado Joy Anagnos Kristi Audette Kevin Curtis Matt Fisher Andrew Hardin Kara Koetter Sarah Lott Brittany McGinnis Gaby Muller Greg O’Mahony Bob Rodgers Nicky Rodgers Alyson Sadofsky Alex Santoro
Dennis Chominsky
Bianca Sloan NATIONAL MARKETING ANALYST
MEMBER
SHADOW CREEK GOLF COURSE Monte Montgomery
Gerald F. Williams MEMBER
GENERAL MANAGER
TURN 2 FOUNDATION STAFF Douglas Biro GOLF CONSULTANT
Tim Cloninger SUPERINTENDENT
LEGENDARY PUBLISHING & MEDIA GROUP Larry Hasak
PRODUCTION CONSULTANT
Johanna Desrosiers
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
Nina Greenberg
Matt Ellis ART DIRECTOR
EVENT CONSULTANT
Melody Manolakis
Franli Guzman
PRODUCTION MANAGER
VICE PRESIDENT
PUBLIC RELATIONS Marino PR
Stephanie Meiseles EVENT CONSULTANT
Jonelle Stauffer DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
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THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN AUGUST 2016 ON
Tomorrow’s Leaders DEREK JETER
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ack when I was a little leaguer, no team of mine ever got mercy-ruled. (That’s not entirely true, but if it did happen, I’ve erased it from my memory.) When you’re a kid, it’s the worst thing that can happen. During my rookie year, I started the Turn 2 Foundation with the purpose of promoting healthy lifestyles, academic achievement and leadership qualities in young people. I didn’t know what it would eventually turn into. I was just following in the footsteps of a childhood role model of my own — Dave Winfield, the three-sport athlete who had started his own foundation as a major leaguer. One signature program that we run is Turn 2 Us, based in Washington Heights, that included a Little League team aimed at kids who hadn’t had much exposure to organized sports. My younger sister, Sharlee, who at the time was right out of college and working as program coordinator for the foundation, decided to take the coaching reins. None of the group of eight-year-olds had ever played organized baseball — but when we were given the opportunity to enter into one
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of the most competitive leagues in the area, we couldn’t help ourselves. Late in their season, I got a call from Sharlee. She had to go on a business trip to Kalamazoo, Mich. — could I fill in for one game? “Sure,” I said. The game was scheduled for one of my off days, as it turned out. “Oh, and one more thing,” Sharlee said before hanging up. “Can you try not to get mercy-ruled? We still haven’t even scored a run.” When I showed up on game day, I realized what Sharlee was talking about. From the first pitch, we were outmatched. Just as the kids were getting that demoralized look on their faces — Here we go again — we got a hit in the last inning and drove in a run. We ended up losing the game 8–1, but you wouldn’t have known it from the way our team celebrated. We had scored a run. One single run. But the kids acted like they just won the World Series — hats were flying up in the air. I was smiling from ear to ear and got caught up watching the on-field celebration. It was definitely a first for me — I had never been a part of a celebration after a loss. The other team probably thought we were crazy. After the game, we all walked from the field to a nearby
McDonald’s in East Harlem to continue the party. The sense of pride and accomplishment — the pure joy — I saw on the kids’ faces that day is the reason you play the game. After I ordered food for the team, I had to call up Sharlee. Before she could say anything, I told her all about the game. Scoring our first run. Avoiding the mercy rule. Celebrating on the field. The McDonald’s party. “See what happens when I coach?” I boasted. (There’s nothing like one-upping your younger sister.) But jokes aside, it’s times like that that I still remember fondly. And it’s one reason I established the Turn 2 Foundation, 20 years ago. I wanted to give young people opportunities to grow. And I wanted them to know that my family and I believed in them. But our Little League team was just one small part of the foundation’s work. We had a vision that went beyond sports. Early on, my father and I had the idea to put together a high school leadership program. Over the years, as I got to know the young people we were working with, I noticed how many of them were natural leaders, kids who could make a difference in their communities. More importantly, they wanted to make a difference. They defied stereotypes about teenagers who just looked out for themselves. These were teenagers with confidence and vision and drive beyond their years. They weren’t just talking about how they could be tomorrow’s leaders. They were already working at it. The program began with a handful of students from Kalamazoo and New York, working together — after school, on weekends, on their own time — to mentor younger students, develop their leadership skills, go on college tours and bring awareness about social issues important to young people. Every two years, the program culminated with a conference — with presentations, meetings and guest speakers. The challenge of the conference is for the students to return to their
communities with a detailed plan to enact solutions to the problems they feel most affect themselves and their peers. The program was going well at the beginning, but a remarkable thing happened six years in. I’ll never forget the turning point. In 2003, Sharlee was acting as an interim director to both the New York and Kalamazoo leadership programs — traveling back and forth monthly to meet with each group as they prepared for that year’s conference. On one of her trips, the leaders started to question why the adult supervisors were so involved in setting the conference’s agenda. “If we’re supposed to be leaders, why aren’t we planning and running the conference on our own?” One student asked. Sharlee returned home and told us what had happened. It was a big lesson for all of us. Here we were, having created a program that intended to instill leadership values in young people, and we were still dictating some of the ideas and issues. We were telling the students they could tackle any issue they wanted, but we weren’t letting them do it on their own. From that year on, the program took a new course: Our young leaders were completely in charge of the issues they chose to focus on, and the way they wanted to go about it. I’ll give you an example. This past year, the students chose to focus on cyberbullying and the role social media plays in shaping young people’s self-image — which were not challenges anyone in my family had to deal with growing up. The way I see it, the power of our leadership program comes from the fact that we’ve created a platform for youth leaders and give them the necessary tools and resources — and then gotten out of the way to let them fly on their own. The results have been astounding. Our program’s graduates have had a 100% high school graduation rate over the past 11 years. And 91% of Jeter’s Leaders alumni
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continue to dedicate significant time to volunteering. Both figures are well above the national average. When I was a teenager, my mind was consumed with sports. I did well in school and I tutored younger kids after school, but beyond that I didn’t think very much about being a leader in the community. I guess that’s pretty normal for a teenager. It can be a self-centered phase of life, no matter what generation you’re from. That’s what makes these young leaders so impressive. They’re not only much further advanced emotionally than most kids their age (they’re certainly more advanced than I was), but also more advanced than some adults, too. None of this would have been possible without my parents, who had the vision and the blueprint two decades ago (this year marks its 20th anniversary) and for my sister Sharlee, who has developed the program further with new and fresh ideas. She’s now the foundation’s president.
people miss the point when they apply this kind of blanket stereotype. In every generation, there are young people who are ready to lead. It’s on us, their elders, to place the bar high for the young people coming up behind us. Jeter’s Leaders has become the crown jewel of the Turn 2 Foundation. It’s the thing closest to my heart. This weekend a new class of leaders graduated from the program. In the 19 years since it began, over 300 young people have gone through. I couldn’t possibly do justice to each and every kid who went on to an impressive career as an adult. The kids have taught me, and continue to teach me, the meaning of hope. I can’t wait to see what they’ll do next. To learn how you www.turn2foundation.org
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But in the end, it’s the kids who I’m most grateful to. I know millennials get a bad rap for being too absorbed in their smartphones and their online lives (I’ll admit that I’ve been guilty of making this characterization myself ), but I think
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WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN:
20 YEARS LATER, TURN 2 LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
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T WAS A FITTING SETTING. The cool October evening in New York
In 1996, Derek and his father, Dr. Charles Jeter, had a vision
City was reminiscent of those familiar occasions in the late
to create a foundation that would encourage young people to rise
’90s when Derek Jeter celebrated the ultimate achievement
above negative influences and reach their full potential. The Turn
in professional baseball. This time, however, the former Yan-
2 Foundation was born that year, and its explosive growth over
kee shortstop was enjoying a different kind of celebration.
the next 20 years exceeded anything Jeter could have imagined
The 20th Annual Turn 2 Foundation Dinner this past fall drew
as a rookie with the New York Yankees. Today, Turn 2 continues
hundreds of family members, friends, former teammates, fellow
to grow at a point when many similar organizations would be
athletes, celebrities, supporters, partners and well-wishers to
slowing down, and it is on a path to continue positively impacting
commemorate two decades of a nonprofit organization that has
the lives of thousands more young people across the nation well
changed thousands of lives since it was established.
into the future.
ABOVE: FROM LEFT, CHARLES, DOROTHY, DEREK AND SHARLEE JETER AT THE 20TH ANNUAL TURN 2 FOUNDATION DINNER. OPPOSITE: DEREK JETER SPEAKS TO YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE 2016 TURN 2 FOUNDATION BASEBALL CLINIC IN KALAMAZOO, MICH.
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“The Turn 2 Foundation only continues to grow, and I am incredibly excited to continue building this legacy that will support the future of our nation’s youth.”
ek Jeter Celebrity Invitational, which contributed more than $2 million in its first two years in Las Vegas alone and has been extended for the next three years. The foundation has channeled this fundraising power into staggering results, as demonstrated by its pro-
DEREK JETER
grams that foster leadership develop“When I started the Turn 2 Foundation with my father 20 years ago, I had hoped we would be able to give back to the communities
ment, academic excellence, healthy lifestyles, positive behavior and social change.
that had given me so much, while helping young people realize
Turn 2’s signature initiative, the Jeter’s Leaders program, is
their full potential. What the foundation has become is beyond my
a testament to this. Since its inception, hundreds of students in
wildest expectations, and I am forever grateful to all who have sup-
New York City and Kalamazoo, Mich., have joined the intensive
ported us since day one,” said Jeter. “The Turn 2 Foundation only
four-year leadership development program and done remarkable
continues to grow, and I am incredibly excited to continue building
things, from graduating high school, to getting accepted to col-
this legacy that will support the future of our nation’s youth.”
lege, to landing internships, to pursuing paths to successful fu-
Much of Turn 2’s growth owes to the tremendous support and
tures. The foundation is focused on expanding this program to
funds garnered during its major annual events, including its 20th
reach thousands more young people across the nation, instilling
Annual Dinner, which raised more than $1.5 million, and the Der-
in them the importance of working hard, making constructive de-
DEREK AND SHARLEE ARE JOINED ON STAGE BY ONE OF THE JETER’S LEADERS AT THE 2016 TURN 2 FOUNDATION CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO.
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cisions, serving as leaders to their peers and having a positive
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship. The permanent
impact in their communities and beyond.
endowment of these scholarships will fund students in perpetuity,
While the Jeter’s Leaders program has received considerable attention in recent years through its national Leadership Confer-
helping countless young people to pursue a college education and ultimately achieve their dreams.
ences and Social Change Projects, Turn 2 has quietly made an
Sharlee Jeter, who has served as president of Turn 2 since
impact in other areas as well. Academic achievement has been
2010, is enthusiastic about the growth she has seen and eager
a cornerstone of the foundation’s mission since day one, and
to maintain the momentum. “Over the last 20 years, we have
Turn 2 in recent years has significantly expanded its long-time
been able to have a positive impact on the lives of so many young
support of scholarship programs that allow students to pursue
people across the country. From our community initiatives, to our
higher education. Most recently, in May 2016 the foundation
national youth leadership conferences, to our fundraising events,
permanently endowed the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)/
to contributing more than $23 million to organizations that
Sharlee Jeter Scholarship, which is awarded each year to a gradu-
support our mission, the Turn 2 Foundation has been able to move
ate of the Jeter’s Leaders to attend a Historically Black College or
the needle and make positive social change — and we’re not
University (HBCU). The UNCF/Sharlee Jeter Scholarship is the
stopping here. There are more challenges to overcome, more
final of four scholarships that were endowed by Turn 2, including
changes to be made, more young people to inspire. This is truly
the Derek Jeter Hillsborough Education Foundation Scholarship,
an exciting time for the Turn 2 Foundation, and I am incredibly
The Derek Jeter/Jackie Robinson Scholarship, and The Derek Jeter/
excited for what the future holds.”
DEREK JETER HAS AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH YOUTH LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AT THE 2016 JETER’S LEADERS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO.
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2016 DEREK JETER CELEBRITY The second Derek Jeter Celebrity Invitational kicked off with an evening reception at ARIA Resort & Casino’s Liquid Pool where guests mixed with celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Tournament play began on Thursday morning at the world-renowned Shadow Creek Golf Course where golfers experienced competitive play alongside their celebrity partners and were treated to enterainment, libations and other perks. Thursday night’s Gala had everyone on their feet and on the dance floor — with some even on the stage — as music superstar Flo Rida entertained the crowd. On Saturday a celebrity-only shoot-out offered an exciting end to an amazing week that raised over $1 million for the Turn 2 Foundation.
NFL Hall-of-Famer Jason Taylor
Actor Josh Duhamel
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NFL’s Reggie Bush
TV’s Impractical Jokers with former Yankee Tino Martinez (second from left) and MLB Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. (fourth from left).
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INVITATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Check presentation ICON International’s CEO Chick Lee and Flo Rida
Former Yankee Andruw Jones Celebrity Shoot-out winners Sheldon Souray and Brian Baumgartner
The Players’ Tribune offers golfers relief from competition.
Entertainers Tony Dovolani, Maks Chmerkovskiy and Joey Fatone
Former Yankee Jorge Posada
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MLB Hall-of-Famer Ken Griffey, Jr. Turner's David Levy and Derek Jeter
ARIA Resort & Casino’s Bill Cramsey and Gala Emcee Heidi Whatney
Former Yankee Gary Sheffield
Jorge Posada, Kevin Connolly, Barbie and Sheldon Souray Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain
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Actor Haley Joel Osment
Actor Rob Riggle
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FROM AN ELEVATED TEE, this aesthetically pleasing hole has a large, visible bunker on the left side with a stream running the length of the hole. The approach requires an accurate mid-range to short shot
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into a receptive green guarded by a bunker on the right side and water on the left.
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THIS TEE SHOT REQUIRES accuracy “down the middle.” The beautifully groomed fairway is guarded by large trees on the right side and an unrewarding swale to the left. As players approach the green, there is a large drop-off that is heavily bunkered.
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A LONG TEE SHOT is necessary between a large calming pond and bunker on the left and trees on the right. This is followed by an equally long, uphill second shot into a bunkerless green. An error made over the green will leave a very difficult chip.
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THIS SIGNATURE PAR 5 requires a long, accurate drive favoring the right-center of the fairway. A large scenic pond runs down the left side with deep bunkers and a weeping willow hugging the corner. Fairway shots should remain right-center as the hole narrows toward the small, receptive green.
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A GORGEOUS VALLEY of pine trees grabs any golf shot not well-struck and left short of the green. This forest makes No. 5 one of the most visually intimidating holes on the course.
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ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT par 4s on the course, No. 6 is a slight dogleg right. The width of the fairway is narrow with a bunker on the right side and the approach shot will leave a long iron to a green protected by deep bunkers on the right. This green is the largest on the course, slopes from back to front and left to right, and is a true test from tee to green.
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A DIFFICULT, BUT STRIKING three-shot hole starts with a nice, wide fairway. The second shot should be carefully placed between multiple bunkers. The green can be approached on the ground or in the air
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if the pin is on the right side, but if it’s on the left, a high-lofted shot is required.
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THE SECOND OF Shadow Creek’s par 3s sits alone in a breathtaking valley. The hole plays a little shorter than normal because it is downhill; however, the bunker short left of the green should be avoided if possible.
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A DRIVE AVOIDING a creek on the left and in between fairway bunkers is a must on this visually stunning hole. The closely mowed fringe on the righthand side will kick a ball onto the green. Although the back-left pin affords a view of the stone bridge, it might be the toughest pin on the course.
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ONE OF THE PRETTIEST HOLES on the golf course, a medium-length, dogleg-right par 4 around a large fairway bunker. A tee shot too far from the bunker will go through the fairway into a family of pine trees. The amphitheater green, dominated by a large pine tree short and right, can be attacked by running a shot up the left side or a lofted shot over the greenside bunker.
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THIS IS THE SHORTEST par 4 on the course and requires a lot of thought. A pin on the left side of the green can be approached aggressively; however, any pin on the narrow, right side of the green is best attacked with a full wedge second shot. Players must avoid the treacherous bunker at all costs.
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THIS MEDIUM LENGTH, uphill par 4 is the last good opportunity for a birdie prior to the difficult stretch of the final six holes. After a well-placed drive, a short iron is called upon to a large uphill green that slopes severely back to front. Any approach shot past the pin will result in a tough two-putt.
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THE PICTURESQUE TEE SHOT must be played to a long, undulating and narrow green. The green is guarded by a bunker on the front, right side and a pond situated 30 feet below the putting surface that will catch any errant tee shot to the right.
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THIS DIFFICULT DOWNHILL 14th hole forces a precise tee shot favoring the left side of the fairway. From there, a large pine tree guards the left side of the green and an exquisite lake guards the right. Missing this green will result in a difficult up-and-down.
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A SET OF DEEP BUNKERS lines the right side of the fairway and a meandering stream runs down the left side — both of which must be avoided on the tee shot. With a solid drive, a mid-to-long iron awaits the approach shot to a deceptively sloped green.
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THIS MASSIVE PAR 5 can seldom be reached in two. Bunkers guard the right side of the fairway and a large grove of pine trees guards the left. After a precise lay up, the approach shot must find the putting surface or players will be left with a very difficult recovery.
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THE SMALL GREEN is framed beautifully with a pond guarding the front of the green and an enchanting waterfall protecting the back left portion. This is the shortest of Shadow Creek’s par 3s can be very challenging depending on the direction of the wind. There simply is no room for error.
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AFTER A WELL-PLACED tee shot over water, a decision must be made to either go for the green in two or lay up short of the pond on this spectacular finishing hole. If the decision is to play it safe and lay up, a challenging third shot over the lake remains to the three-tiered green.
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