sleepy ridge golf

Hole 1

 

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Hole 1: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

The first hole at Sleepy Ridge Golf Links, is par 4 that requires a straight tee shot. Heavy hitters may want to lay up and play it safe. About 100 yd's out is natural hazard carries about 20-40 yd's Surrounding the green are a few sand traps as well as the ever present natural marsh hazards.

 

hole 2

 

hole 2

Hole 2: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This long par 5 eases to the left and is fairly forgiving for miss hit tee shots. To the right of the green are rolling hills with scattered bunkers. To the left are a few bunkers as well as natural hazards. Keep left of the yardstick and the second shot will prove to be a straight one right to the green.

The green on this hole is filled with a variety of slopes and breaks that will challenge putters of all skill levels.

 

hole 3

 

hole 3

Hole 3: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 4 is a straight but narrow hole. Try to keep your shots in the fairway so as to not go into neighboring greens or out of bounds hazards.

The green on hole 3 depending on the hole location can be one of the most challenging greens due to heavy breaks on the right side of the green.

 

hole 4

 

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Hole 4: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

The first par 3 of this course is challenging simply because of the neighboring green on the right and the stone wall and bunkers off to the left. Hit it straight or be ready to take a penalty.

Once on the green you will find it to be fairly level in comparison to other holes.

 

hole 5

 

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Hole 5: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This long par 5 is one that is eases to the right. Tee shots should strive to stay towards the middle of the fairway or slightly left of the middle. Heavy hitters that are prone to fades may choose to lay up and play it safe.

The green is elevated and is best played by laying up on the second shot to allow for an easy ship onto the green. Control your distance with your putts to prevent overshooting the green.

 

hole 6

 

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Hole 6: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 4 is surrounded by a massive bunker on the right that is not very forgiving once in. Stay to the left and the green is very reachable in two.

This can be a very challenging hole, but play it safe and try to control your irons and you may just find it to be as easy as the 1 handicap it has.

 

hole 7

 

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Hole 7: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This long par 3 begins on a slightly elevated tee shot that carries straight on over some rolling hills and bunkers. If you miss the green, that is ok, as you will find chipping onto this green a manageable task.

Don't underestimate the distance, the rolling hills are deceiving. It really is longer then it looks.

 

hole 8

 

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Hole 8: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 4 hangs to the right and is bordered by a large water hazard and massive bunkers. Despite that, it is fairly easy to reach in two shots and the green once on slopes to the west ever so slightly.

Play it safe and this is a good hole to make up some lost strokes.

 

hole 9

 

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Hole 9: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 4 is one of the more intimidating holes you will play here. Your elevated tee shot is right in front of a large water hazard that requires you to aim left and hit it straight. Slices and fades can be very unforgiving and may end up costing you.

A good tee shot will leave you with a nice second shot onto the green which is surrounded by marsh hazard. It looks enclosed more then it really is, however don't underestimate the distance.

 

hole 10

 

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Hole 10: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 4 is one of our signature holes. It begins with an intimidating elevated tee shot aligned directly aside residential housing. From there is requires a good drive to carry over the marshy wetlands to find a spot on the fairway. Aim to the middle or left of the fairway. Slices and fades may end up in someone's backyard and Hooks and draws will nestle themselves into the marsh.

A good drive will leave you with a very manageable second shot onto the green, which is moderately level and easy to play.

 

hole 11

 

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Hole 11: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 4 is another one of our signature holes. This breathtaking hole begins on elevated tee boxes that carry over a water hazard that is cut alongside the fairway. Aim to the middle or left of the yardstick if you are unsure about your fade or slice. Heavy (and straight) hitters will be able to drive the green.

Be cautious on the second shot and be sure to land the ball in the middle or left side of the green. If you tend to get a lot of forward roll from your shots be especially careful so as to not roll your ball right into the water. This is a green filled with breaks and surprises so watch out.

 

hole 12

 

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Hole 12: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This short par 3 is one that is both fun and challenging. An elevated tee shot to an elevated green requires accuracy and precision. If you overdrive the green your ball will be wet, and mis hits will find themselves in tricky lies below the green.

This is hole has a handicap rating of 18 making it one of the most difficult holes to play here.

 

hole 13

 

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Hole 13: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 5 is another challenging hole that requires a good tee shot to carry over the water hazard. You must also keep left to avoid going out of bounds into the surrounding fields. The right side of the fairway is lined with rolling hills and bunkers that make for a difficult second shot. 50-70yds short of the green is a bunker and valley that require you to make good contact on your second shot or lay up on your third to avoid finding yourself in these troublesome areas.

The green, once on is remotely flat with slight breaks in elevation. Nothing out of the ordinary on this green.

 

hole 14

 

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Hole 14: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This long par 3 is straight and challenging. Hit is hard and straight to make the green. Miss hits will find themselves in surrounding bunkers or possibly neighboring fairways or tee boxes.

The green is flat and predictable with few slight breaks. This is a very challenging par 3 that is not forgiving of miss hits

 

hole 15

 

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Hole 15: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 4 requires precision and a plan. Depending on your range, you may opt to lay up on your tee shot, keeping it around 200 yd's to allow for a good second shot and to keep your ball in play. At around 230 yd's is a wetland hazard that will eat up anything that comes close. Keep your second shot straight and high and you may find yourself lucky enough to drive the green, otherwise keep it right of the green and you will also be safe.

Once on top of this elevated green, you will find that it has numerous large breaks due to its rolling nature. Read them well and you will be ok. Bad reads may take your ball flying off the green.

 

hole 16

 

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Hole 16: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This straight par 4 is narrow yet very playable. Good tee shots will allow you to reach the green in two, miss hit shots may fly left into the marsh or right into neighboring fairways. Keep it straight and you will come out alright.

The green on this hole is moderately challenging but is very manageable.

 

hole 17

 

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Hole 17: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

This par 5 at first appears to be one of the most challenging holes at Sleepy Ridge. However, with the right plan you will find it to be very doable. Most tee shots will be very forgiving on this hole due to its wide open nature. The second and third shots require more precision. Depending on how well you hit your tee shot aim to hit your second shot about 150 yd's short of the green off to the right. From there you will have an easy shot onto the green.

The green is elevated and enclosed by wetlands and a man-made path that winds through the marsh from the fairway. The green is mostly flat but be cautious when chipping onto the green to avoid rolling right back off.

 

hole 18

 

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Hole 18: Sleepy Ridge Golf Links

The final hole is a fun par 4 that tees off over a short wetland hazard. Keep your drives towards the middle or left of the fairway to avoid hitting neighboring residential houses, water hazards, and open fields. A good tee shot will allow an easy short second shot onto the green.

This green is very large and easy to hit, however, because of its size and depending on the hole location you may find yourself with a long put. Read the breaks carefully and allow for more break then you may think. Get it close and two put for par.