The 8th Hole is a par three that presents unique challenges. The hole normally plays into a breeze that can make the large green one of the most elusive on the course. The size of the green also tends to lull the player into accepting any shot on the green without taking notice of the slopes on the green.

The green slopes from back to the front and from the player’s right to left. The green is also divided into four ÒzonesÓ and the player must try to get the ball into the correct zone to have an easier putt.

This is also one of the few holes on the course that do not have run up qualities featuring a false front with a deep bunker on the right side and native arroyo on the left. The right side bunker will catch many shots with most shots coming to the rest near the right side and leave you a second shot 25 feet below the surface of the green. Golfers will discover that sandy lies are the norm in the native area on the left side of the green too.

Players chipping from the front can use the architect’s design to their advantage with back pin positions by working the ball off the generous slopes behind the green. Chipping to front pin positions are straightforward, but require correct distance. In my mind, this makes rear pin positions easier than front pin positions on this hole.