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Legends on the Niagara
Battlefield Course
Doug Carrick, architect
The Legends on the Niagara's Battlefield Course, site of the LPGA's 2004 BMO Canadian Women's Open, presents a sweeping vista across a gently contoured lakes-and-meadow countryside. |
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| The Battlefield course has taken full advantage of the Willoughby property and is made up of an interesting blend of lakeside holes, links-style holes bordered by tall fescue, and a handful of secluded holes surrounded by mature Carolinian forest. Water comes into play on seven (7) holes. Holes # 9 & 18 (shown above) feature a large man-made lake that must be carried on the tee shot and perhaps again on the approach to the green - all that while the clubhouse patrons watch amusedly. Where water doesn't come into play, scores of strategically positioned fairway, waste and greenside bunkers do - and a number of holes have both ! |
| With four sets of tees and playing anywhere from 5,428 to 7,224 yards, the Battlefield GC (par 72) has been designed for the enjoyment of golfers of all playing abilities. Length off the tee is not be the crucial test but, instead, accuracy off the tee, strategic approach shots and accurate iron play are. Diagonal tee shots across the lakes or rows of fairway bunkers to wide fairways force a real commitment to tee shot target areas. |
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The greens at the Legends on the Niagara courses have been built to PGA specifications and are typically large, gently contoured and kind - putts roll true and fast, but not at breakneck speed. Bunkers - and most golfers will explore a few to be sure - are deep, well drained, soft and feature Ohio-grade white sand. While every hole is a visual delight, signature holes include #4, 6, 8, 9, 17 & 18, but the backdrop of the Niagara River against # 13 green is sure to make it a favourite. |
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... showcasing the best of Ontario golf |
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