1

A straight par four, this hole rises to the landing area, then descends slightly to the green.  No bunkers in the drive zone provide hazards, although one lurks to the left of the green.  The green is similar to many municipal courses in the area:  round like a saucer, without much break.

2

A definite birdie opportunity, two is a short, downhill par four with one bunker partway between the drive zone and the green.  After a good drive, a short iron or wedge will be left to this green.  The green is somewhat firm, and shots hit from the middle to the back may bounce over.  Aim for the front part of the green to land your approach, and let your putter do the rest.

3

A short par five, this hole also represents a birdie opportunity.  The drive must fit into a narrow runway, with OB and a ditch to the left, and trees to the right.  Once there, it is bombs away with a long iron or fairway wood to the green.  A few mounds short and right of the green, along with a bunker on the left, thirty yards short of the putting surface, may cause concern.  The green has a bit of roll to it, so give your putt a second look prior to execution.

4

A terrific par four, this one rides straight out to the dogleg, then turns left and downhill to a green some 425 yards distant..  The drive must hug the left side, where trees lurk in the rough, to catch the down-slope and eat up yards.  Depending upon placement, the approach may be played with any club in the bag.  Two bunkers guard the front portion of the green, making a straight approach shot helpful.  The green is large, offering a variety of pin placements.

5

Perhaps the most well-known hole at Audubon, this one offers a classic risk-reward scenario.  The drive must carry 215 yards to clear the river that bisects the fairway.  A successful flight guarantees a wedge approach to an elevated green protected by two front bunkers.  A lay-up from the tee brings a longer approach over water, perhaps with a 7 to 5 iron.  The green falls off to the sides, causing a bit of concern when putting.

6

A mid-length par three, this hole rises slightly to a green protected front right and left,  and back left by bunkers.  If you miss the green to the right, you may descend into a gully of rough.  The green is set at an angle to the green, with a ridge running through the putting surface.

7

A par four that crosses back over the creek on 14, this par four requires a good drive to set up a short iron approach.  The fairway widens as the green approaches, leaving lots of room for the long driver.  The green is set above the fairway, with no real trouble around it.  The putting surface holds approach shots well, and does not possess extreme breaks of any sort. 

8

A fine mid-length par four, The fairway is the narrowest on the course.  Pinched between rows of mid-sized trees standing sentinel on each side of the fairway, a long iron or fairway wood from the tee will leave a mid to short iron approach.  The green is the newest  on the course, and is the one that most demonstrates modern course architecture.  A bunker on the right  protects the green, which sits below the fairway.  The putting surface takes the form  of a slight boomerang, with a shelf hidden behind the right bunker.  A fast and well-designed putting surface, take your two putts and get out !

9

The ninth hole presents no real problems.  Small bunkers along the fairway (1) and the green (2) present a bit of a distraction to wayward shots, while the accurate golfer finds no difficulties in the middle of the fairway and green.   The green slope from back to front, yet is eminently puttable.

10

A par four that doglegs right, a bunker awaits at the right turn.  The green sits a bit above the fairway, guarded by bunkers right and left.  The putting surface cants slightly toward the fairway.

11

A long par three, this hole remains at the mercy of the winds swirling over from UB.  Bunkers guard the sides, with a pond farther off to the left.  Miss it short, pitch up and one-putt, if you have to miss on your tee ball.  The green is on no specific difficulty, engendering no curse words or club tosses.

12

A medium length par four, this hole doglegs to the left.  Much of the dogleg can be bisected, leaving a short-iron approach to the green. The putting surface sits slightly above the fairway, but has no protective bunkering to speak of.  Recovery shots are mild pitches, while the best place to be on the green is below the hole.

13

One of two par fives on the course, number four doglegs right around marsh lands, with a bunker at the corner.  Come in to the green with a fade, as a bunker protects the right front.  The putting surface is delectable, offering no rolls or cants to confuse the putter.

14

A hearty par four, this hole is similar to one, in that it doglegs right, with a bunker at the corner, to a green protected by bunkers (although here they are front, not side ones.)  No real difficulty on the hole, other than the length.

15

A medium length par three, again at the mercy of the winds, with bunkers front right and left.  The proper club brings you to a green open to a one-putt, so a good tee ball results in a potential deuce.

16

This par four doglegs to the right, as is common at The 'Bon, again with a bunker at the corner, again with two bunkers fronting the green.  Drive over the bunker, hit a mid-to short-iron to the green, and shoot for birdie.

17

The meatiest par four on the course, this one can be a bear against the wind.  Drive slightly uphill, approach slightly uphill, to a green bisected by a ridge, from which approach shots and putts fall off to the sides.  One bunker on the hole sits in the drive zone, to the left, while trees shared with number five protect the hole on the right.  Two prodigious strikes are demanded if the green is to be reached in regulation.

18

Par four, dogleg left, around a tree line that extends to 230 yards from the tree.  Approach to  a green protected by, you guessed it, two bunkers.  This green is very large, yet has smooth breaking putts that do not overwhelm.