The Restoration Of Charles Hugh Alison's Hirono

No. 2
457Yds 410Yds 350Yds 350Yds 309Yds Par 4
Hole Description
The tees of the 2nd are reached by a short, uphill walk and the higher elevation provides the golfers with a wonderful
view of the hole stretching away in the distance. The low point of the fairway is the landing area for the tee shots, with the
green involving the gentlest of climbs from that point. However, the view is broken by the most marvellous cross bunker
stretching from right of the centre line to the furthest point possible to the left. The restoration of the magnificence of this
great hazard was a real priority but the best players now carry it with ease. Hence, a new bunker has been located to the
right of the fairway which will pose a real decision for the golfers on the tee. The fairway tightens up significantly at this
point. Any lay up will leave a much longer second shot up the slope to a demanding green so there is a real benefit to be
gained from a long and accurate drive. The approach and the green are guarded by a quartet of bunkers. The golfers are
learning quickly that Alison liked to defend his greens very stoutly!
Hole Changes & Comments
Trees thinned to the right of the hole.
Bunkers restored and reshaped.
Fairway restored in width and shape along the lines of Alison’s concept.
1. Existing tees rebuilt.
2. Short course tee built.
3. Trees cleared to the left of the carry to open up views of the bunkers again.
4. Carry bunker restored to one large hazard.
5. Trees cleared and a new fairway bunker added.
6. Trees cleared to the left of the fairway.
7. Approach and greenside bunker configuration restored.
8. Green restored in size and shape to Alison’s design and moved to the right by 5 yards.
9. Trees cleared behind the green.
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