08/26/2026
"Whatcha Throwin? Wednesday"
Woodland Greens - Hole #17
Arguably one of the more controversial holes at Highbridge Hills.. it seems players either love it, hate it, or switch back and forth depending on their round. Which is why it's such a great hole!
Hole 17 is one of only three par 4’s on Woodland Greens and comes right at the end of your round as a potential separator hole in competition. Measuring in at only 271’, it’s par 4 designation comes from the shape of the hole following an “S” curve and rising in elevation, and would require a tee shot thrown to absolute perfection in order to navigate its way to the circle.
The first ⅔ of the hole favors a sweeping uphill anhyzer that bends early and either keeps the line and scoots flat or fades back at the precise moment to work toward the basket. A hyzer shot works too, but usually results in coming up a bit short of the corner (marked by a rock cairn nowadays) leaving a slightly more difficult second shot. Don't count out a roller on this hole though either! A tee shot not turning early enough, cut rolling, or fading out too soon can leave you scrambling to save par.
Then there is the green. Guarded by a sprinkling of trees requiring you to pick your best path at the end of the fairway, the basket rests elevated between three girthy oak trunks. Luckily, if you hit the landing zone just right off the tee, one of the openings frames the basket perfectly, tempting you to run it for eagle rather than laying up to the base for an easier birdie attempt. Regardless of how close you get your upshot to the pin, you always run the risk of sitting in a spot that requires a wide step out or pinball attempt off the trunks. Throw in the elevation challenge, and pretty much every putt will test your nerves. Just pulling your disc from the basket and walking away from this hole without damaging your score, always results in a big wave of relief.
Surely you have your opinions on the hole, but let’s hear… Whatcha Throwin?