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Rattlesnake Ridge — Hole #16: Par 4

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This is typically an awkward shot where you have to play the wind and the gap in the hills to try to stick the green.  It’s usually best to take aim left of the green and maneuver your shot to the right through the gap, since the green slopes left towards water.  Here’s a great high-teed 3-wood to a back right pin.  And this 5-wood floats and dunks into a back-right pin.

The exception may be when the wind is blowing right, where you can high tee and float a shot left into the green.


Rattlesnake Ridge — Hole #17: Par 3

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Complexities could arise if the pin is close to the tier division on the green, as you never want to be on the wrong side of that…but it’s usually manageable on this par 3.  However, you need to make sure you have the right clubs in your bag for this one.  It can be a longer iron/hybrid shot where you’re uncomfortably in-between clubs and having to deal with carrying water and sticking a green.  For that reason, I recommend having a 7-wood to handle a lot of these distance problems.

From the front box, here a hybrid ace to a right pin.

From the back left box, here’s a nice hybrid ace to a back-left pin.


Rattlesnake Ridge — Hole #18: Par 4

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Like many holes on this course, this shot always seems to carry very well off the tee, so more balls will be lost long than short.  The slope of the green is not extreme, so just look to land anywhere giving you an eagle putt to finish your round.

From the back-left box, here’s a nice backspin driver to a right pin.

From the right box, here’s an amazing 3-wood dunk to a back pin!


Safari Dunes — Golden Tee 2018

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Here are some early screenshots of the course!  Here is the official preview of the new 2018 African course.

“In southern Africa lies a golf course rich with elements: a mix of sand and ocean and fescue, an environmental concoction new to the game you love. Here at Safari Dunes, you’ll walk amongst wilder beasts and elephants, while your wayward tee shots might end up in a hippo’s mouth baking in a nearby hazard. The scenery is both marvelous and grungy—the bright green fairways tucked between danger and beauty alike. Let’s take a walk on the wild side.“

Here is a 6-hole preview and discussion from the Golden Tee lounge!

GT Par is most commonly -29 here.  It can be -28 if #16 is not reachable, and it can be -30 if #12 is driveable!

Watch Paul Luna play a demo round through all 18 holes!

This post will contain tips, tricks, and information related to the 2018 Golden Tee course Safari Dunes! Check out the hole-by-hole breakdowns and example hole-outs as I partner up with the Golden Tee community to give you the edge you need to beat your friends!

The most popular club/ball combo on this course will also be discussed.


Safari Dunes — Hole #1: Par 4

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With the newer tee boxes, this one can rarely be drivable…check out this huge C3 that finds the cup!

No problem laying up shorter here since it’s just the first hole.  But after a long drive, here’s a hole-out to start the round.


Safari Dunes — Hole #2: Par 5

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Try to get as long and stay as far left as possible, but because this is an early, short par 5, it’s also an option to lay up short, such as left of the sand…here’s a driver hole-out from there.


Safari Dunes — Hole #3: Par 3

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Here’s a 6-wood ace to a front pin.


Safari Dunes — Hole #4: Par 4

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It’s not much, but the elevation can affect incoming shots, especially to a front pin…from the back-right box, this driver caught a nice bounce to find the hole.


Safari Dunes — Hole #5: Par 5

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The best setups allow you to drive over the junk to the second fairway, playing out to the left.

Most other setups call for a layup on the sloped landing area between the fairways straight ahead, which calls for distance control.  You can play left to the island, or right in front of the sand on the other fairway layup area.

There’s a newer front-right box that allows a much easier drive over the dirt to the second fairway.


Safari Dunes — Hole #6: Par 3

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Safari Dunes — Hole #7: Par 5

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It’s best if you can reach the second fairway past the neck, but that’s not always possible.  The alternative is to hit out to the end of the first fairway as close as comfortably possible, which also allows you the distance for a fine approach shot.

There’s a newer tee box out left that makes it more challenging to hit the neck of the fairway, but it presents an opportunity to drive out towards the green to the desert dirt.  A good high-teed driver here leaves you only 100-150 yards into the green, so even with a bad lie, you have plenty of distance to punch your approach onto the green in two.


Safari Dunes — Hole #8: Par 4

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You can go over or under here depending on what clubs are in your bag, and this hole should be a consideration when choosing your club set.

Be careful trying to go under here, even though it’s inviting.  Even a low-teed 290 driver might not be low enough.  From the back box, here’s a low-teed 300 driver that just got under to find the hole for an ace.  From farther back, this low-teed 310 driver also finds the cup.

A 0-hybrid is a great club to have here for closer looks so you can still keep it low with the correct distance!  A low-teed 0-bird even skips the water when hit hard straight ahead.

There can be a look over the top in certain conditions…check out this high-teed 6-wood that dunks for the ace!


Safari Dunes — Hole #9: Par 3

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From the back box, here’s an ace to a center pin.

From the front-left box, this 9-iron finds a left pin.


Safari Dunes — Hole #10: Par 4

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From the back-right of the box, you can take a lofted (7 or 8) wood over the top…here’s an ace to a front pin.  Even a high-teed 5-wood can work into a headwind…check out this ace to a front pin.

With a front pin, having a 7/8-wood is still a great option so you can also high tee and curve around the left side of the trees if needed.

There’s a newer box to the back-right where you just shoot straight over at the green with a longer club like a driver.


Safari Dunes — Hole #11: Par 4/5

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As a par 5 during the first half of the release, there are several layup options here, but perhaps the best is to lay up short of the right sand trap in the fairway ahead.  From here, with most all setups, you’ll still have enough distance and a clear shot between those small trees into the green.  Here’s a nice one-hopper off the friendly desert rock in front of the green.  Here’s another with the 0-hybrid!

From the newer front-left box, this hole becomes a par 4 and is drivable.


Safari Dunes — Hole #12: Par 4

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With the correct wind, this hole can be driveable with an A1 high-teed driver, or perhaps even a 3-wood too.  From the front box, here’s the 310 driver that curves all the way around for a short eagle putt.  And from the back box, this high-teed 290 driver caught a small deflection off the hill to find the hole for an ace!

But most times, you can pick a landing area out left…wherever seems comfortable, and bring in your approach from there.

With the newer tee boxes out left, this one is always drivable – here’s a nice 5-wood dunk!


Safari Dunes — Hole #13: Par 4

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From the original tee boxes, this is almost always drivable.  With a long setup from the back box, this driver got a nice bounce up to a back pin.

From the newer tee boxes, you might be placed farther back where this par 4 truly is shut down and becomes a birdie hole instead.


Safari Dunes — Hole #14: Par 3

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Safari Dunes — Hole #15: Par 5

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From the original tees, there’s a conveniently-placed sand trap straight ahead in the second fairway, but if you can land left or right of here while giving yourself a clear approach at the pin, then that’s ideal (and it’s always there, so this is the preferred approach).

Another option with tough setups is to curve your shot to the left off the tee and stick the fairway strip in the water, although this can be trickier.  If you get it done, though, you can also have a nice approach shot for a chance at eagle.

The above island strip becomes your option from the newer tee box that tucks you left behind some trees…you can punch a driver under/through the trees and use backspin to hold the island out left for your approach.


Safari Dunes — Hole #16: Par 4

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From the original tee boxes, while not always driveable (although it is most of the time), some setups allow you to carry over the top to the green…here’s a high-teed 3-wood that goes 373 yards for the ace!  This high-teed 290 driver also had plenty of loft to carry to the hole.

For some added distance, you can also rotate left and play an A1 into the green, especially into a headwind — here’s a high-teed 3-wood that finds the cup.

And from the right side, here’s a C3 driver that finds the hole!

The newer tee boxes place you out to the right, taking the hill and lot of the distance out of play.  It’s just a straight shot into the green here, but you’ll still have to deal with the nasty green slope on your putt.


Safari Dunes — Hole #17: Par 3

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From the center of the box, here’s a one-hop ace.


Safari Dunes — Hole #18: Par 4

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From the original tee boxes, with looks towards the front and right, you can often take a wood straight over the top to the green.  Here’s a 5-wood straight over the top for an ace to a front pin.  And here’s a 6-wood over the right side to a right-center pin.

With some looks towards the back and left with a bad wind, you might have to curl a shot around the dune mountain instead.

This shot becomes a lot easier from the newer tee boxes, which place you out right and take the hill out of play…you’ll be shooting straight into the green with backspin to hold the down-10 slope.


Rhineland — Golden Tee 2018

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Here are some early screenshots of the course!  Here is the official preview of the new 2018 Germany course.

“Among castles and train tracks and mountain walls exists Rhineland, Golden Tee’s German creation. While the endless, lush green surfaces may seem familiar, this course is anything but. Situated in the Rhine River Valley, the Rhine River serves as a constant obstacle: a large, long body of water that will play an impact on the round’s most impactful shots. And the elevation? Well, let’s just say you haven’t walked a course like this in years—maybe ever.”

Here is a 6-hole preview and discussion from the Golden Tee lounge!

GT Par is most commonly -28, but rare looks on #1 and #15 could increase par to -30 on occasion.

Watch Paul Luna play a demo round through all 18 holes!

This post will contain tips, tricks, and information related to the 2018 Golden Tee course Rhineland! Check out the hole-by-hole breakdowns and example hole-outs as I partner up with the Golden Tee community to give you the edge you need to beat your friends!

The most popular club/ball combo on this course will also be discussed.


Mayfield — Golden Tee 2018

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Here are some early screenshots of the course!  Here is the official preview of the new 2018 Iowa course.

“Throw the clubs in the trunk, take a right turn down the asphalt road and embrace your inner neighborhood golf hack. Such is the vibe of Mayfield Golf Club, an Iowa park district course that looks and feels like a course you’ve played on a Sunday afternoon. Well, yes and no. This is Golden Tee in a way you’ve never seen it before: through a lively neighborhood, with ground under repair and with water towers and power lines hovering in the distance. Here, shirt and shoes are most certainly optional.“

Here is a 6-hole preview and discussion from the Golden Tee lounge!

GT Par is -29 on this course.

Watch Paul Luna play a demo round through all 18 holes!

This post will contain tips, tricks, and information related to the 2018 Golden Tee course Mayfield! Check out the hole-by-hole breakdowns and example hole-outs as I partner up with the Golden Tee community to give you the edge you need to beat your friends!

The most popular club/ball combo on this course will also be discussed.


Royal Dubai — Golden Tee 2018

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Here are some early screenshots of the course!  Here is the official preview of the new 2018 UAE course.

“After nearly 30 years of daytime playing, Royal Dubai is allowing us to play the game after hours. With average temperatures exceeding 100 degrees during the day in the United Arab Emirates for much of the year, this is golf at night, under illuminated, artificial lights. The towering Dubai skyscrapers serve as a spectacular backdrop, lighting up the dark skyline themselves. Below, you will have to navigate an extravagant mix of water, sand and thick palm trees to score well. Welcome to Golden Tee at night. “

Here is a 6-hole preview and discussion from the Golden Tee lounge!

GT Par is normally -28 on this course, although #1 is rarely driveable to make it -29.

Watch Paul Luna play a demo round through all 18 holes!

This post will contain tips, tricks, and information related to the 2018 Golden Tee course Royal Dubai! Check out the hole-by-hole breakdowns and example hole-outs as I partner up with the Golden Tee community to give you the edge you need to beat your friends!

The most popular club/ball combo on this course will also be discussed.


Calypso Key — Golden Tee 2018

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Here are some early screenshots of the course!  Here is the official preview of the new 2018 Barbados course.

“At one of the southern most points of the Caribbean lies an 18-hole golf course seemingly tucked away. Sure, the white beaches will look somewhat familiar; as will the crystal blue water and white waves as they crash throughout. But here on the island of Barbados, the traditional “tropical” course label will be rewritten. Rocks and rough and large, never-before-seen palm trees line all fairways. What this land may lack in elevation it makes up for in terrain. Prepare to be floored by its beauty but also bewildered by all these glorious elements coming together all at once.“

Here is a 6-hole preview and discussion from the Golden Tee lounge!

GT Par for this course is -28.

Watch Paul Luna play a demo round through all 18 holes!

This post will contain tips, tricks, and information related to the 2018 Golden Tee course Calypso Key! Check out the hole-by-hole breakdowns and example hole-outs as I partner up with the Golden Tee community to give you the edge you need to beat your friends!

The most popular club/ball combo on this course will also be discussed.


Royal Dubai — Hole #1: Par 4

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With a great wind, it’s possible to drive this hole!  You’ll just have to hope for a lucky bounce over the stream in front of the green.  Having streaks as your balls on this course greatly help your chances of driving #1.  Check out this huge high-teed A1 driver that finds the cup!  Here’s another awesome ace.

The newer tee box places you in a different spot but many pros can still reach the green…also check out this one straight at it!

While most of us aren’t attempting this anyway, the newer tee boxes may place you farther back so that a layup is indeed the only option.


Royal Dubai — Hole #2: Par 5

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From the back-right box off the tee, try to curve it around the right side with a high-teed 3-wood or driver and land the fatter fairway area between the two necks so that you have a reasonable approach.

From the back-left box, you can do the same more often around the left side of the trees.

From the front box, there are a couple options…we’ve discovered that you can blast a driver or 3-wood right through the trees straight ahead to get to that landing area!  Just find a spot between some tree trunks and disregard the branches and leaves…it goes right through to save you the hassle of curving around.  Another option is to turn right and play a huge C3 out to the second fairway, if the setup is there.

There’s another newer tee box way out right that just calls for a straight drive to the fat-center layup area.

And there’s also a deceptive box where it appears you can high-loft a drive over the trees to the second fairway, but the ball just doesn’t get high enough, hitting the trees and falling in the water.  Be careful and cut around if possible, or go to the fat-center layup area again.  OR, another option is to rotate right and line up with the strip of rough to the right of the water.  A medium-teed driver should stay under the last tree helping you land that spot with a nice open look into the green.

Finally, there’s a new box out left where you just play straight to the far end of the fairway neck.


Royal Dubai — Hole #3: Par 4

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From the back box, here’s a great 5-wood around the left side for an ace!  And this high-teed 5-wood goes around and over the right side for an impressive dunk.  Finally, here’s a great driver cut around the right side for an impressive ace.

From the middle box, this 5-wood curves around the right side to find a left pin.

There’s a newer tee box in the front-right that allows for a straight, albeit long, drive into this green for a chance at eagle.


Royal Dubai — Hole #4: Par 3

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From the front-left box, here’s an ace to a front pin.

From the back box, here’s an ace to a right pin.  And here’s a dunk to a front pin.


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