1Don’t be fooled by this seemingly relaxed first hole. Aim for the white birch tree, or a little left of the 150 marker. Playing a long-iron, or 3-wood will leave a mid to short iron approach… However, a driver may be recommended as a warm up for the looming 2nd hole. This green does not give puts away easily. Green depth 35 yds

2The Tee-shot is critical on this, the longest par 4. Aiming left (over the hill) can reduce the length of your approach shot, but be careful! The 2nd requires an accurate long-iron or fairway wood approach to this long narrow green. Green depth 40 yds

3Dogleg left. Carry the two small ponds at the Fairway’s edge, and aim your tee-shot at the 150 marker. Most commonly a mid to short second shot to reach the green. Green depth 29 yds

4The toughest of the par 3’s at the Golden Golf Club. This hole features a large, undulating green that can create nervous moments, and requires a tee shot to carry the entire distance to the green. Green depth 43 yds

5This green is best approached from the right side of the fairway. Careful on the your approach shot as the left side of the green slopes front to back, and make sure to carry the false front. Green depth 32 yds

6The Columbia River flows along the entire length of the 6th. This dogleg right par 5 is reachable for the long hitters. In order to give yourself a chance, place your tee-shot down the right side of the fairway… Careful of the trees on the corner. Green depth 40 yds

7This short par 3 plays tougher than it appears. Playing into the prevailing wind, be sure to take enough club. The green slopes severely from left to right, with a large swale running diagonally from front right to back left. Green depth 32 yds

8The toughest par 5 on the course. Even the longest hitters will struggle to get home in 2 shots. It is possible to carry your drive over the corner, but it is not for the faint of heart. Avoid going to the right as the tree line is dangerously close. A fairway wood, or hybrid is the smart play off the tee. When hitting the approach shot pay attention to the pin position, as this thin green is at least 3 clubs long. Green depth 46 yds

9Long hitters may carry over the bunkers on the corner to set up a short second shot. Never any trouble in the middle of the fairway though. This green slopes back right to front left. It is well advised to keep your ball below the hole. Green depth 36 yds

10Now the fun begins! Golden’s 10th is an uphill carry, requiring two accurate shots to a well mounded green. Putting is a premium on this two-tiered green. Watch out for the “Volkswagon” buried at the back of the green. Green depth 34 yds

11Our signature hole. The downhill 11th provides an outstanding view of the valley, and the famous Mount 7. The rushing waters of Holt Creek flow by the teeing area and bisect the fairway, providing a unique auditory experience. Use a long to mid iron off the tee and place your tee shot at the 150 marker in order to leave the best approach to the target. Don’t be fooled by the back-to-front slope of the green. Green depth 32 yds

12The Pro’s favourite. The ultimate example of risk/reward, this reachable par 5 is down hill, but narrow. Do not get greedy off the tee. If your ball is not on the correct tier, this large green is a great equalizer. Many players have had their round determined by the 12th. Green depth 38 yds

13Golden’s 13th is perhaps one the most serene locations in all of golf. This short par 3 requires a carry over a quiet pond and into the prevailing breeze. Distance control is the key, as the green has a distinct swale running from back left to middle right. Beware of the front pin location… Even the most confident putters will have trouble if their ball is above the hole. Green depth 38 yds

14The start of Golden’s Amen Corner, the 14th begins a stretch of 3 holes that will determine most matches. It requires accuracy off the tee (preferably down the right side of the fairway), and a well-placed approach shot to an elevated green. Be careful of the water behind and to the right of the green. When putting, it will become quite obvious that there is a very large swale, and keeping your ball on the correct tier is crucial. Green depth 30 yds

15The tee shot is a premium here! A well-placed drive down the left side of the fairway is ideal; this position greatly improves the angle of approach to what is arguably the toughest approach shot at the Golden Golf Club. Make sure you have enough club playing into this elevated green. Green depth 38 yds

16Holt Creek dominates the right side. With a downhill tee shot and a deep green, this hole allows for many different club and shot options. The 16th boasts the flattest green on the golf course… So don’t be tricked by any illusions when reading your putt. Green depth 42 yds

17A fairway wood or long iron is a wise choice off of this tee. Accuracy is a premium. Long hitters have a larger target, but trouble looms on both sides of this hole. The 17th green is very receptive, and a good tee-shot will give a good look at every pin location. Green depth 42 yds

18This slight dogleg left is ranked as the 18th handicap on the golf course. Many tournaments and friendly matches are decided on this Par 5 finishing hole. Reachable in two for long hitters, there is plenty of room to let the shaft out. Aiming your tee-shot over the trees on the corner can significantly reduce the distance of your 2nd shot and improve the angle into the green. But… be careful this is truly a risk/reward hole. Green depth 42 yds