Baguio, Philippines (Hotel) - The Manor at Camp John Hay

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Trees are the primary challenge here, as most of the holes are lined with pines. Along the way, bunkers lurk to catch wayward and miscalculated shots. Water also comes into play in a few holes and can only be underestimated with disastrous results.

The seemingly short distances between tee to green can easily give one a false sense of ease, especially when basking in the splendor of

such a cool and lovely setting. However, make no mistake about it. Good course management and accurate golf shots remain the keys to turning in a respectable scorecard.
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CAMP JOHN HAY GOLF COURSE
HOLE DESCRIPTION

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Hole 1

Hole 2

	Par 5 – 516 yards. Formerly the 6th hole of the old John Hay, it basically plays the way it was. OB and fairway bunkers lurk at the right
side of this rolling, slightly tilted fairway. A good drive on the left side of the fairway will set the player off to a good start.

	Par 4 – 274 yards. Guarded by four carry bunkers in the middle of the fairway, a good drive will carry the player over the bunkers, leaving him
with a short pitch or chip to the green. Short knockers may opt to play it safe just before the traps. Formerly the hole no. 7 of the old John Hay, it practically remains the same.

Hole 3

Hole 4

	Par 4 – 343 yards. This is the former 10th hole called the “up-n-over” hole. A long iron tee shot to the middle of the fairway is preferred to
avoid trouble on both sides of the fairway. Trees come in play from the tee box, hazard on the right side of the fairway and a tree-lined left side. A favorite among low handicappers, this hole is rated the third most difficult hole in the golf course.

	Par 3 – 186 yards. An accurate tee shot is needed to secure a two-putt par on this hole. A manmade lake is situated before the up-slope to
the green, about 140 yards from the tee box. This hole is formerly no. 11 in the old John Hay course.

Hole 5

Hole 6

	Par 4 – 221 yards. The hole is dogleg to the left hole. An accurate 150 yard tee shot is required to be able to reach the landing area safely.
A saving bunker is located at the right of this tight, tree-lined landing area. A demanding wedge shot from the landing area to the green is necessary.

	Par 3 – 121 yards. This new hole demands for an accurate wedge/short iron shot. Trouble awaits the player at all sides of this hole.

Hole 7

Hole 8

	Par 4 – 315 yards. Another new hole, it is rated the most difficult in the course. Water comes in play at the left side part of the fairway. OB
and a fairway ‘carry’ bunker at the right side awaits errant tee shots.

	Par 4 – 266 yards. This new hole is reachable with a good tee shot. OB to the right, the left side is wide open but is guarded with bunkers. Water plays
in front of this hole. An accurate tee shot to the fairway can be very rewarding.

Hole 9

Hole 10

	Par 4 – 314 yards. This hole has a very tight fairway. Trees line both sides of the fairway. Again, an accurate tee shot is needed to secure
a par on this hole. Formerly the 2nd hole of the old John Hay, it is used to be called “the crow flies.”

	Par 4 – 286 yards. Trees come in play from the tee box. A good right to the left tee shot is ideal to land in the fairway for a good position to the
green. Uneven lies in the fairway adds to the challenge of your 2nd shot. Used to be the location of holes 16 and 17 of the old course.

Hole 11

Hole 12

	Par 3 – 142 yards. This hole plays uphill. To the right of the hole is thick rough, to the left is trouble likewise. No bunkers guard the sleek,
small green.

	Par 4 – 244 yards. A relatively short par 4, this hole is reachable with a good drive. It has a split fairway, one ideal for the short knockers just below
the green, about 30 yards off it. The other fairway rewards the long hitter because this fairway is linked to the green. This handicap 4 hole used to be the former #13 hole of the old John Hay golf course.

Hole 13

Hole 14

	Par 3 – 142 yards. Waterfalls surround this hole, which guards the green from wayward shots. Trees also come in play from the tee-box.
A lofted iron shot is needed to land safely on this relatively small green. Formerly hole no. 14 of the old course.

	Par 4 – 322 yards. A slightly dogleg left hole, a long tee-shot is necessary for a good position to the green for the second shot. Formerly known as the
“Big Foot” hole of the old John Hay.

Hole 15

Hole 16

	Par 3 – 153 yards. Former hole no. 4 of the old John Hay, this green is surrounded by bunkers left and right. Slightly downhill, an 8-iron shot
for the average hitter is recommended.

	Par 5 – 485 yards. Former hole no. 9, this par-5 hole has a huge fairway, but water comes to play on the second shot. The player who hits it short will be
faced with a challenging second and third shot to be able to clear the water.

Hole 17

Hole 18

	Par 5 – 497 yards. This par 5 is the former no. 8, no water comes in play but is equally challenging as hole no. 16. A good drive to the middle, and
a good second shot will assure the player of a par on this hole.

	Par 3 – 174 yards. This finishing hole requires a left to right shot to avoid the trees in play from the tee. This green is tricky and undulating. A two-putt here is a good finish.