Hole Description 1 thru 9
Wolfdancer Golf Club Hole by Hole Narrative
The Wolfdancer property is the perfect palette for a world-class golf course. The first 12 holes play over the site's high, gently rolling, partly forested terrain, while the finishing holes lie elegantly on lower ground dotted by stately pecan trees and bounded by the majestic Colorado River.
Hole #1 Outward Right
At 420 yards, this medium-length, dogleg-right plays along a gentle slope to a remarkable green site. The inside corner of the dogleg is guarded by several bunkers carved into the par-4's natural contour. A large hollow short and left of the putting surface helps to create individuality, deception and beauty.
Hole #2 Mind the Gap
This 431-yard par-4 lies perfectly on the right-to-left sloping terrain. After a drive that negotiates a gentle turn to the left, the approach must clear a meandering creek that angles its way across the line of play. By design, the creek is 10-15 yards short of the green, on the left. On the right, it guards the raised, undulating putting surface more closely.
Hole #3 All of Texas
A sweeping par-5 of 603 yards, the third plays across an enormous swath of land along the property's highest points. Take a moment to drink in the long, dramatic views of Central Texas before picking a line of play amid the landforms and random bunkering which dot the generous fairway on this stunning, strategic, three-shot hole.
Hole #4 Peak-A-Boo
This deceptive par-3 of 233 yards plays downhill to a green site partially hidden by a long, broad ridge that begins near the tees. Two bunkers are cut into the beginning of this ridge, near the forward tees, to accentuate the illusory nature of the challenge. A mammoth greenside bunker fits naturally below the green on the right, so don't be short.
Hole #5 Through the Trees
At 594 yards, this is another testing, three-shot hole. From a spacious first landing area, players look down to a second landing area framed by several of the biggest, most beautiful oaks on the property. A deep manicured ravine crosses the fairway near the front of the green which lies within a broad semi-circle of mature oak and cedar elm. All these trees are to be avoided, especially the unique leaning oak which guards the front right entrance to this comma-shaped green.
Hole #6 Cascades
This 166-yard par-3 may be the Wolfdancer's signature hole. Accuracy is a must to make par. The smallish green is framed by bunkers right and a serene cascading waterfall left. Simply spectacular. Don't miss it.
Hole #7 Two Oaks
This short par-4 can make or break your front nine. At just 337 yards, a tee shot that navigates the two towering oaks within the fairway will yield an approach to the desired portion of a devilish green. However, an errant tee shot won't do on this tight hole. And a gorge guards the green, so don't be short.
Hole #8 Bigmouth
Here again, a testing par-4 lies that comfortably on dramatic terrain. The angling slope - from right to left in the dogleg area - creates a natural turn to this 483-yard brute. The tee shot must be positioned right center, away from the enormous fairway bunker at left, affording a clear view into this awesome green site: a plateau benched into the hillside and fronted by a broad swale. Par is a fine achievement here.
Hole #9 Slingshot
This 428-yard hole is another par-4 that takes full advantage of the site's natural features. The hole turns left at the dogleg, as the fairway slings itself around a broad hillside. The green sits at the terminus of a ridge that frames the outside of the dogleg. The front right section of this green is hidden by the ridge. The ideal approach is just over the fronting bunker, allowing the ridge to feed your ball onto the putting surface.