| Baxter Spann, Golf Course Architect: A recurring theme at Black Mesa is the increase in difficulty of the angle of approach to the fairway as you progress from the forward to the back tees. The second hole illustrates this concept, as the tee shot from the back tee plays to the landing area on a somewhat diagonal line, while the forward tees approach it more straight on. The green is positioned in a saddle between two high peaks on either side. The putting surface is deceptively deep and it is difficult to get the second shot to a back pin setting, with a fall away to a collection area immediately behind the elevated back shelf. Another collection area at the front left will swallow timid approaches as well. |
