Hole 5
Gold
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484
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Blue
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428
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White
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341
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Red
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335
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Number 5 - Par 4 - HCP 1 - Brute strength, accuracy and finesse are what's required on Monroe’s #1 handicap hole. The thinking player will favor left center as the fairway dips severely towards a set of tightly bunched pines on the right. Given favorable wind conditions a big hitter can gamble, drive down the right side, catch a good bounce and roll all the way to the flats. . . leaving just a wedge for a second shot. Everyone else will have a side hill lie with anything from a long to mid-iron to a very narrow green. The 5th hole was recently lengthened to 484 yards making it the 2nd longest par 4 on the course. The green features a large ridge through it's center providing many thrilling pin placements.