Stephen's Profile
Straight / Draw
Ball flight
Game profile
✓ StrengthDriver — bombs it 275+, straight or draw
✓ StrengthLong irons — high trajectory, pin-seeking when on
✓ Strength30-yard pitch shots — excellent
✓ StrengthPutting — solid overall
→ NoteOccasional right miss off the tee — noted on relevant holes
→ NotePrefer full swings over partials on wedge shots
⛵ Ocean wind: Prevailing breeze off the Pacific from the NW, 10–15 mph by mid-morning. Holes 4, 11, 12, and 15 most exposed. A left-to-right wind can push a right miss further — on those holes, factor in an extra yard or two left on the tee shot aim.
Caddie's game plan — Stephen
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When you're on, attack this course. At 275+ with high precise irons, you can reach all four par 5s in two and make legitimate birdie runs on the long par 4s. Your ceiling on a good day is well below your handicap. Trust the athleticism — commit fully to every shot.
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On the handful of holes with OB right, two options are noted. Driver is always the default — the tee shot notes flag a handful of holes where a right miss has more consequence, and suggest 3-wood as an alternative if you want the extra margin. Your call each time based on how you're feeling.
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Par 5 strategy — green in 2 is on the menu. At 275+ off the tee, holes 9, 14, and 18 are all reachable in two. Even hole 1 (520 yds) is possible. Go for it. On the occasions where you want a safer route, a layup to 30 yards lets you use your excellent pitch shot.
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Full swings are your friend on wedge shots. Your 30-yard pitch is excellent and your short game is solid. Where you have a choice between a full swing with a longer club or a partial with a shorter one, go full every time. Take the extra club and make a committed swing.