Greywolf Hole #5

Greywolf Golf Course Hole #5 "Hopeful Crossing" 570-yd Par5 Handicap 13

A tee shot over the fairway bunkers on the right is ideal. A conservative second shot over Hopeful Creek, a rushing mountain stream, should be aimed left of the 150 yard marker. Going for it in two requires less club and bravery.

As a world-renown golf course architect, Doug Carrick followed with great admiration the work of Stanley Thompson (Banff Springs, Jasper Park Lodge, and Capilano - among others). Thompson's work was signified with ample use of target bunkers - Carrick followed suit. The beautiful par 5, 5th offers one of many "target style" cross bunkers not meant to punish the player, but rather to provide a visual in terms of indicating the ideal line. The fifth appears "meaty" on the card, but it too follows the fall line and at 570 yards is reachable for not just the longest of hitters.

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Greywolf GC:

For this course I am going to say very little. You will have to go and play it. The design is awesome, enjoyable and well worth the little trip up the mountains. I find it remarkable that Doug Carrick can go into the mountains and design a course that fits, is playable and scenic. There are elevation changes, attractive bunkers, water and other factors that make a great course. This has to be one of the best true mountain courses in the world.

As an overview of the course; water comes into play on about five holes. The fairway bunkers can also cause some trouble. The fun is found in the number of elevated tees that create longer drives then you might normally achieve. The elevation won't hurt!

My Final Bear Tips (before your quiz):

It may be tough to resist running, but if you want to survive, stand your ground until she's within 25 feet, then give her a 6-second shot of bear spray. Hopefully you bought the right kind at the general store! Also, when a grizzly is upon you, shield your vital organs by lying down or curling into a ball, protect your head with your arms, and lie still. An enraged grizzly will attack until you stop moving, one way or the other.

The bears can smell the menstruation….there will be none of that Halbert.