Rory McIlroy's Miracle Mile - Play Best Golf Courses in Charlotte, NC
Rory McIlroy's Miracle Mile - Play Best Golf Courses in Charlotte, NC
Rory McIlroy's Miracle Mile - Play Best Golf Courses in Charlotte, NC
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with a tee shot that must avoid troubleof trees and dra<strong>in</strong>age ditch area on theright. Then on this S-shaped hole youhave to hit a narrow second fairway withyour second shot to set up your pitch<strong>in</strong>to another well-bunkered, elevatedgreen. This hole will force you to earna par, but what a rush if you get it.One other factor figured <strong>in</strong>to thecourse design at Skybrook, John LaFoylikes to place bunkers several yards <strong>in</strong>front of greens, creat<strong>in</strong>g “false fronts”,giv<strong>in</strong>g the appearance that they aregreenside traps, when <strong>in</strong> reality they area solid sand wedge shot away.“We are work<strong>in</strong>g on the bunkers toimprove their shape and consistence ofthe sand’, said General Manager MikeRiddle. “Couple that with the rave reviewswe get for our bent-grass greens,Skybrook has a big plus <strong>in</strong> short gameplayability.”At Skybrook, the two-tiered driv<strong>in</strong>grange tee, which has a slight downhillland<strong>in</strong>g area, is designed to improveyour accuracy and build your confidence.The range complex also featuresa designated chipp<strong>in</strong>g area and practicebunker where you can work on shav<strong>in</strong>gstrokes offyour score.With fiveset of tees,Skybrook canbe as tough, oras friendly asyour game canstand. To meetthat challenge,the Skybrookpro staff canhelp you reacha level of confidencewithpersonal lessonsand cl<strong>in</strong>ics.For<strong>in</strong>formation onimprov<strong>in</strong>gyour golf gameor Carol<strong>in</strong>aTrail membershipdetailscontact Skybrook<strong>Golf</strong> Seven of first n<strong>in</strong>e greens measure 50-feet <strong>in</strong>Club at 704- depth, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g 6th and 7th holes948-6611, orgo to the Carol<strong>in</strong>a Trail website www.charlottegolf.com.MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM - 10 AMWAVO1150 AM<strong>Charlotte</strong>MatthewsRock HillWTIX1410 AMConcordKannapolisMooresvilleSPORTS YAPP, a positive alter native to spor ts talk radio!Host, Bryce Johnson, shares his passion for life, sports, and radiowith <strong>Charlotte</strong> sports fans - SPORTSYAPP.COMTalk <strong>Golf</strong> every Wednesday at 9:00 AM withSam Smith, Publisher of Carol<strong>in</strong>a <strong>Golf</strong> Journal____________________________________________________________________________ CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL - SUMMER 2010 – 43
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