"Bali Palm"

344 Yards, Par 4

The Tee Shot

The ideal tee shot is up the right side of the fairway. The key to success is making sure of your alignment as the line of palms along the right side can play tricks on you. A great birdie opportunity on this relatively short opening hole.

The Approach

The green is situated higher than the fairway requiring the approach shot to be played with a longer iron than the yardage indicates. Approach shots played to the right side of the green will be acceptable, even if short. But, if playing to the left side of the green, a more aggresive shot is required.

The Putting Surface

Having no predominant breaks on the whole course, be careful not to over-read the greens. This greens’ undulations are more subtle than most, play what you see!

"Castaway"

538 Yards, Par 5

The Tee Shot

The first of two reachable par fives on the front. The strategic shot is placed between the two fairway bunkers, however, big hitters can play over the bunker on the right side and the contour of the fairway will feed the shot to the middle of the fairway. The second shot should be played beyond the cart path and oft of the bunker just short of the green.

The Approach

For those brave of heart, attacking the green on the second shot requires a draw up the right side. Use caution when going for any pin located on the left side of the green.

The Putting Surface

The best rewards will come if you keep your approach shot below the hole. This is one of the more difficult putting holes on the course.

"Shipwreck"

468 Yards, Par 4

The Tee Shot

Beware the creek on the golfer’s right that runs the entire length of the hole. The choice tee shot is a fade played off the bunker on the left side of the fairway. A well-played shot will avoid the bunker on the left and will feed to the center of the fairway.

The Approach

No matter what the result of your drive, you must play your approach to the left side of this expansive green. Well-played shots will feed off the hillside and onto the green.

The Putting Surface

This green breaks left to right to match the hole’s contour. The speed can fool you here as well. If you can make par here, take it and run.

"Paradise"

324 Yards, Par 4

The Tee Shot

This is a testy and strategic par 4. The key to par or birdie here is the position of your tee shot. The prime shot is a layup just short of or to the right of the fairway bunker on the left side.

The Approach

A well-executed tee shot leaves a short approach to this interesting and difficult green. Best results are achieved with shots that land softly on the green as opposed to those with lots of backspin. With water lurking on the right, the right side of the green is a particularly challenging target. Shots played softly will reap big rewards.

The Putting Surface

To add to the challenge of this short hole, three tiers provide even the best putters with a stern test of their ability. If possible, play from below the hole.

"Peninsula"

392 Yards, Par 4

The Tee Shot

Avoid the fairway bunker on the right and aim up the left side of the fairway. The best position will be just short of the bunker on the left.

The Approach

This great hole is strategically designed with the green angling from left to right therefore creating a very challenging shot for even the best golfer. A right pin placement is one of the most difficult shots on the golf course.

The Putting Surface

The unique angle of the green also slopes from front to back, but with distinctive landing areas on both the front and back portions of the green.

"Great White"

168 Yards, Par 3

The Tee Shot

While the water may be intimidating, the proper club selection is the most critical factor. Pick out your target and trust your club selection, finding any piece of the green leaves a good chance for par. Use the mountain in the distance for direction and make sure you have enough club.

The Putting Surface

If possible, keep your approach below the pin. Getting on the putting surface is important, as you will find the chips around the green very testing.

"Bali Beach"

The Tee Shot

Big hitters have an advantage on this hole as you can play over the bunker on the left side, giving players a chance to go for the green in two. However, this hole is friendly to those not so blessed as a shot player down the right side will benefit from the slope of the hole as those shots will feed back to the fairway.

The Approach

Approach shots should be played to the left side of the fairway opening the green for your third shot. For those going for the green in two the right side of the green will be hidden and the large bunker on the right will present a most difficult recovery. A well-placed shot on the left side of the fairway short of the green sets up a relatively easy chip onto this undulating green.

The Putting Surface

This beautifully designed green will feature many different pin locations. Your key to success is to pay close attention to the ridge that is set diagonally across the green. Properly played approach shots will make your putt for birdie much easier.

"Hai Way"

482 Yard, Par 4

The Tee Shot

This hole requires one of the more challenging tee shots. Avoid the pair of fairway bunkers on the left by playing your shot down the right side of the fairway. The “stadium” design of this hole will help errant shots find the fairway more often than not.

The Approach

The best approach is from the left side of the green. All the trouble is on the right and while the eye tends to be drawn there, do not be fooled into making this your line to the green.

The Putting Surface

Any shot played on the left side of the green will be rewarded with a much easier putt up the hill and likely straighter. The upper tier is considerably higher than it appears from the lower portion of the green.

"Luah"

208 Yard, Par 3

The Tee Shot

A close as you can get to a perfect par 3. Water lurks short and left and the two hidden bunkers await errant shots long or right. Club selection is the key to success. Balls that end up short and right still have a chance at par with a good chip. Hit a slight draw and watch the ball feed off the swale that bisects this green and snuggle close to a left pin location.

The Putting Surface

A very large ridge crosses the green just about in the middle making putting a challenge. Any shots carried long on this hole will require a deft putting touch coming back down the hill.

"Not So Right"

The Tee Shot

A conservative tee shot should be the choice for the majority of players here. A hidden hazard, marked by a small palm, on the left side can come into play for any shot drawn or pulled.

The Approach

An uphill shot that should be played up the left side avoiding the bunker approximately 40 yards from the green. The third shot here is not as easy as some of the other approach shots on par fives, as the green is a shallow target.

The Putting Surface

Don’t be fooled; this green is not a simple test of your putting ability. Two ridges form a complex break that overall slopes from the back to the front of the green.

"Lagoon"

190 Yards, Par 3

The Tee Shot

You’ll see lots of sand running the entire length of the left side on this challenging par 3. With the green angling from right to left, the preferable approach is from the right. If you miss short right, you will need your “A” game to make par.

The Putting Surface

The large ridge bisecting the green gives this green two separate putting surfaces. Any back right pin placement will be nearly impossible to make from the right portion of the green.

"Temple"

440 Yards, Par 4

The Tee Shot

This is your chance to swing away. The best line is toward the top of the pyramid. The saddle effect of this fairway will help slightly off-line shots back to the center of the fairway.

The Approach

The optimal approach shot is one played from the right side and a line from right to left avoiding the line of bunkers left of the green. A large swale cuts through the center of the green, so make sure you have the correct yardage.

The Putting Surface

The front tier of the green provides a very interesting pin position and the swale across the green will make any putt in either direction a challenge. This is one of the most unique greens at Bali Hai.

"Upaway"

468 Yards, Par 4

The Tee Shot

The ideal landing area is the level ground on the left side of the fairway, therefore making the approach shot easier. However, for those seeking a challenge, you may “cut” the corner by hugging the right side. This shot is best played by the better player who can play control shots at will.

The Approach

The approach shot requires more club as the shot is uphill. The King Palm just behind the green center makes an ideal target. A right ping placement will require your best executed shot here.

The Putting Surface

You’ll find numerous undulations and contours around the green edges of this large green. Putting from the left side of the green from below the hole will always be your best bet.

"Indonesia"

250 Yards, Par 3

The Tee Shot

One of the longest par three holes in Las Vegas. The cross bunker is your key to success. Take enough club to carry well over it and onto the green area. A shot played short and right will more than likely assure your bogey.

The Putting Surface

This is a big putting surface with several levels providing many hole options. Pay close attention to the surrounding contours of the green to assist you in determining the breaks of the green.

"Mandalea"

546 yards, Par 5

The Tee Shot

Looking toward the large bunker on the left side of the fairway, you will look down a swale facing the bunker, and those fortunate enough to drive the ball a long way can take this line to set up the second shot on this reachable par five. Shorter hitters should play right of the bunker and position for the next shot.

The Approach

The lay-up is pretty much what you see. Straight down the middle won’t hurt. At the foot of the hill is a large swale crossing the fairway with hazards far left and far right. A well-placed second shot will leave you with an uphill pitch that can be played aggressively. Those going for the green in two must negotiate the two bunkers on the left front of the green.

The Putting Surface

A small ridge comes in play on the front of the green, but the remainder of the green is relatively benign, except for the back left where the green falls off to the left.

"Pacific Rim"

144 Yards, Par 3

The Tee Shot

This is a short but demanding par three. The most important decision here is club selection, as the green is entirely surrounded by water. Any back pin placement requires your best shot to land softly in the smallest section of the large green.

The Putting Surface

Of all the greens at Bali Hai, #16 has the most severe elevation change dividing the green. Any shot played short will provide you an uphill putt.

"Ambush"

484 Yards, Par 4

The Tee Shot

As the name implies, if you play this hole too aggressively, you will be ambushed. The best shot for most players is left of the bunker. If you feel you can really hit it big, then take your chance over the bunker on the right side. It is all carry and will reward you if you accomplish what you attempt.

The Approach

Another uphill approach that is sometimes played into a wind that you will not feel as you are in the valley below. Try to make sure that you play a shot that will allow your ball to run onto the green if you fail to carry onto the putting surface.

The Putting Surface

This is a long green that has an unusual design that breaks from the swale in the center of the green in two directions, from the swale to the front, and from the swale to the back. The surrounding landscape around the green will help give you a feel for the breaks of the green.

"Kuda Bay"

486 Yards, Par 4

The Tee Shot

This is your last chance to show your driving prowess. In order to successfully beat old man par here, you must play from the center of the fairway. The right side is safe and you can carry the bunker on the left and the ball will filter to the center of the fairway.

The Approach

Lots of things can happen here, so think positively about the club selection and the line for your approach to this angular green. The bunker surrounding the green will help any shot hit short and keep you from being “wet”. A shot played to the left front of the green will help you in your attempt to make par.

The Putting Surface

This is your chance for glory. The green has yet another bisecting swale, and putts played from the left side should give you an uphill putt.