putra course

AGONG NINE

hole 1-5

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Hole 1

Par 5 | Index 7 | 508 metres

This opening hole at KGNS’ Putra Course is a relatively easy Par 5 that calls for little demand on the tee-shot. A straight-forward hole, it plays uphill onto a ridge featuring bunkers on both sides of the fairway. A fairway metal or utility wood for your second shot over the ridge will leave you with a wedge to the green guarded by bunkers front and right. Long hitters will be encouraged to go for the green in two, for a possible eagle or birdie to start their round.

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1
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Hole 2

Par 4 | Index 1 | 405 metres

At 405 metres the longest and toughest of the par 4s, this second hole is a real test of accuracy and course management. Any slice off the tee will find trouble among the trees, forcing a chip out and spoiling any hope for a par. The average golfer should stick to conservative play, simply by finding the middle of the fairway and laying up the second shot to the front right of the green and avoiding a large greenside bunker. Beware of the penalty area (water) that lurks behind the green. Par is a bonus here.

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2
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Hole 3

Par 4 | Index 13 | 331 metres

The best look for an early birdie is on this short par four that plays uphill onto a relatively flat green guarded by bunkers on both sides. Tee shots with a little fade will provide an excellent look at the green. Avoid the trees along the entire left side of the fairway.

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3
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Hole 4

Par 3 | Index 15 | 184 metres

The elevated teeing area affords a great view of this longish Par 3 that is heavily guarded by bunkers left and right. Club selection is the key to a good score as the green is long and differs by almost three clubs, from front to back pin position. Putting can be tricky as the green slopes from back right to front left.

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4
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Hole 5

Par 4 | Index 3 | 396 metres

This is a tough and demanding hole with danger lurking everywhere from tee to green. Trouble starts right off the tee, with red penalty area (water) on the left of the fairway which doglegs to the right. Trees at the corner of the dogleg will force the long hitters to stay towards the centre of the fairway for a good look at the green. Approach shots must stay clear of water that cuts into the fairway short of the putting surface as well as a bunker on the right. The multi-tiered green will demand steady hands on the putter. A bogey here can be considered a reasonably good score for the high handicappers.

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5
AGONG NINE

hole 6-9

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Hole 6

Par 5 | Index 9 | 445 metres

This is the shortest of the par fives and provides a good birdie opportunity even though the fairway climbs uphill all the way to the green. The fairway meanders gently to the left and the first bunker is only about 50 metres before the green on the left, which will force long hitters to think twice about going for the green in two. The smart play would be to lay up before the bunker and attack the pin for a birdie chance.

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6
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Hole 7

Par 3 | Index 11 | 170 metres

With bunkers on four sides of the green, the safest approach to avoid bogeys on this medium-long hole is to find the centre of the putting surface which slopes from back right to front left. Club selection is once again the key.

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7
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Hole 8

Hole 8 Par 4 | Index 17 | 363 metres

Do not be fooled by this hole that is rated second easiest on the course. Bunkers lie in wait to catch wayward drives on both sides of the fairway while the gently undulating green requires precise putting. An extra care on putting must be taken if the pin is located at the back as the green slopes steeply.

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8
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Hole 9

Par 4 | Index 5 | 394 metres

This is an interesting and tough finish to the front nine. The tee shot is played from elevated ground onto a fairway that slopes downhill and dog-legs right. Newly-planted trees on the left could force blocked tee shots into trees or a watery grave right of the fairway. The slightly elevated green is heavily guarded with bunkers on both sides so that making a par here will be a good score.

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9
TUNKU NINE

hole 10-14

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Hole 10

Par 4 | Index 10 | 384 metres

A big tee shot must avoid the reachable bunker well positioned on the right. But any drive too far left will demand an exceptional approach shot that must contend with a green side bunker on the left. A long iron or utility-wood second shot is needed for this medium-long hole. Any missed approach shots doesn’t guarantee easy chips to save par as steep slopes surround the green which features subtle breaks.

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10
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Hole 11

Par 5 | Index 14 | 515 metres

Accurate drives are needed for this longest Par 5 on the course, as the tree-lined fairway is narrow and slopes downhill most on the way. However, the absence of bunkers will allow the average golfer to enjoy their shot off the tee as well as make the most of their fairway wood for the second shot. Nevertheless, the green is well guarded by sand traps on both sides and an almost hidden penalty area (water) at the back of the green might spell trouble for the missed-hits.

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11
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Hole 12

Par 4 | Index 4 | 335 metres

Not a long hole but certainly one of the toughest on Tunku Nine. Trees line both sides of the fairway that bottle neck at the landing area for most golfers. The ambitious golfer may rethink his strategy and opt for a 3-wood instead to keep the ball in play and give himself an opportunity to attack the green in two. Caution is needed also on the putting surface which is very undulating. Par is a very good score indeed.

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12
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Hole 13

Par 3 | Index 18 | 166 metres

You get a great view of the green and the surroundings from the elevated tees but precision is required to find the putting surface on this medium par three. The green itself is raised and heavily bunkered which calls for skilled shots for an up-and-down par save if you cannot find the green off the tee. Don’t be too eager for a birdie charge as the green is long and undulating with steep slopes at the back.

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13
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Hole 14

Par 4 | Index 2 | 386 metres

The toughest hole on this nine is undemanding from tee to green. The driver must avoid the bunkers on the left and yet there is very little bail-out area on the right, no thanks to heavily wooded trees that line almost the entire length of the narrow fairway. The long hitters may want to carry the bunkers for the best approach to the green that is well guarded by bunkers. There’s no shame to bogey this hole for an average golfer.

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14
TUNKU NINE

hole 15-18

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Hole 15

Par 3 | Index 8 | 179 metres

KGNS’ signature hole is one of the best par threes in the country. It is also one of the toughest! There is trouble everywhere, heightened by penalty areas (water) to carry off the tee and left of the green. If you can avoid these penalty areas, there are bunkers front and right of the large green. On this classic par three, finding the green from the tee always brings a thrill to the average golfer.

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15
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Hole 16

Par 4 | Index 12 | 329 metres

The shortest of the par 4s but not to be taken lightly. The penalty area (water) in front of the teeing area is more psychological than anything else but numerous bunkers from the landing area onwards to the green could prove a nuisance in your search for an easy birdie. There is an element of risk-reward here. By carrying the huge trees ahead of you with a lofted tee shot you are left with just a wedge on to a plateau green. Average golfers aiming right of the trees could end up in the sand trap.

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16
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Hole 17

Par 5 | Index 16 | 453 metres

Deep sand traps located at the landing area left of this narrow, tree-lined fairway must be avoided in order to take advantage of this short par five. The tee shot is played uphill followed by the second shot downhill onto an elevated green. Long hitters will relish going for the heavily-guarded and undulating green in two. This hole is a great chance for eagle or birdie for the low handicapper and a par for the average golfer.

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17
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Hole 18

Par 4 | Index 6 | 387 metres

The premium is on the tee shot which must avoid bunkers on the right. The fairway doglegs left that rolls slightly downhill towards an elongated green which is well guarded by bunkers on both sides. As a finishing hole, you can expect plenty of drama depending on where the pin is located.

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18

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