Course Information.

Legendary Ryder Cup golfer Colin Montgomerie has put his name to the course due to open in October 2007. The layout of the course gives it the potential to be one of the gems of the area. In total there are 6 par 5's, 6 par 4's and 6 par 3's so a balanced approach is needed. The whole course is carved into a pine forest but has several island tees, both over water and vast sand traps meaning that a precise tee shot is essential. Water is also a major feature on the course with it dominating on holes from 4 to 9. These see expansive lakes cutting into the sides of the fairways with a formidable tee shot over a lake at the 7th facing those playing off the back tees.

" The whole course is carved into a pine forest but has several island tees, both over water and vast sand traps meaning that a precise tee shot is essential "

The 18th may well become a signature hole in years to come. The tee shot requires a carry over waste land to hit the fairway. Your second will require another carry over waste land to the second stage of the fairway. Only then will the green be in sight but it is not that simple. Further waste land guards the front of the green with enormous bunkers and water hazards guarding either side. All overlooked by the impressive club house.

Precision really is the key when playing the Montgomerie Championship Course. A 9 hole par 3 course is also due to open in October 2007 and will supplement the teaching and academy to be established at the resort. Although the longest hole on is only 109 yards many tee shots will need some ability to carry hazards, from waste land to lakes!