RISK vs. REWARD

Desert Canyon Golf Course

Hole No. 10 • Par 5 • 515 yards (Blue Tees)

By Simon Dubiel

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Setup

This slight downhill par 5 plays shorter than the distance, but no matter what yardage you have in, the pond hugging the right side of the green has you questioning yourself. Bunkers guard it left and deep. A drive down the left side puts you in position “A” to roll the dice.

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Risk

If you split the fairway, you’ve really set yourself up nicely, but don’t count your chips just yet. The bottom line is the pond will sink anything hung out to the right. Many stacks have disappeared on this hole while going for broke. So, the question you have to ask yourself is: “Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya?”

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Reward

Getting home in two on a par 5 at Desert Canyon is tough to do and this is likely your best shot at glory. This hole plays shorter than the 515 yards and offers you a large green to play at. Playing to the left side of the green is a smart bet and worth splashing the pot for.

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Final Call

Is the juice worth the squeeze? Sometimes it is just hard to say no. A nice fade left to right off the left bunker can turn out nicely, if you have the nerve to pull it off. Swing it smooth and have your ball marker ready. Time to go see the cashier. Giddy-up!