A par 5 with hazards all the way to the finish that give a brilliant contrast to the emerald green Santa Anna couch fairway.
A small deep bunker, unseen from the tee, has been placed right in the centre of the fairway and can cause a degree of consternation for some when playing the course for the first time.
Once the player knows it is there and that almost certainly a shot is dropped if not avoided, there are alternatives to be considered off the tee. The most common will be to skirt the left rough and guide the ball past. If one chooses to play short the next complex of bunkers will come into play on the right, as the ball for this second shot will be below the golfers feet - an impetus to slicing. Those who drive straight and long will be looking to get home in two and make a birdie to finish. There is a narrow level plateau in front of the green that will aid them to let the ball run through, but miss to the right and the deep bunkers could bring about a bogey.
There are a number of pin placement areas that will call for a variety of third shots in and some very interesting chipping and pitching around the green.
A four is a distinct possibility for the best players but a great deal of skill and judgement will be required to get it.
