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The Restoration Of Charles Hugh Alison's Hirono

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No. 17<br />

229Yds 207Yds 193Yds 193Yds 94Yds Par 3<br />

Hole Description<br />

Alison’s plan of the par 3 17th hole showed a pond extending right up the left side of the hole ending up level with the rear<br />

of the green. A smaller version was formed, stopping well short of the green. That has been remedied by clearing trees and<br />

extending the water body but it still takes a bad shot to find it as there is a beautifully shaped bunker between the green<br />

and the pond.<br />

<strong>The</strong> tee shot is quite an experience, playing across another area of water which is a huge reservoir before the approach is<br />

reached. It is the longest par 3 on the course and the green is demanding, so it is no easier than the other challenging short<br />

holes of the layout.<br />

Hole Changes & Comments<br />

Bunkers restored and reshaped.<br />

Fairway restored in width and shape along the lines of Alison’s concept.<br />

1. Existing tees rebuilt.<br />

2. Trees cleared and the pond extended as shown in Alison’s plans as this was never<br />

carried out.<br />

3. Trees thinned to the right of the hole to allow light to the green.<br />

4. Green restored in size and shape to Alison’s design.<br />

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