Hole 18 – Captain’s Finish
A memorable closing hole that invites a strong final tee shot, Captain’s Finish offers a broad fairway leading to a well-framed green. The design blends forgiveness with subtle challenge, giving golfers a satisfying opportunity to end their round with confidence, poise, and style.
Hole Information
Handicap: 14
Blue Tees: 414 yards
White Tees: 387 yards
Red Tees: 358 yards
Origins of Captain’s Finish
Captain’s Finish was conceived as a triumphant closing hole, shaped to provide both forgiveness and a sense of accomplishment. Designers deliberately widened the fairway to allow golfers a confident final tee shot, while the framed green offers a satisfying visual target. Minor refinements over time improved bunker placement and green transitions, but the finishing-hole identity has remained the same—welcoming, polished, and celebratory.
How to Play the Hole
Captain’s Finish offers a dramatic and satisfying conclusion to the round, combining a generous fairway with a well-framed green that encourages confident execution. The hole rewards controlled power off the tee and well-planned approaches that respect subtle green contours. With the clubhouse and final views in sight, players must maintain composure and focus. Those who blend strategy with commitment often find themselves finishing the round on a high note.
Aim for the left-center of the wide fairway to set up the best angle into the green. Drives that drift right may encounter contouring that leads to awkward lies, while shots too far left risk limited visibility. A stable, rhythmic swing allows players to deliver a confident final drive. Staying poised helps establish the perfect setup for a strong approach.
Approach shots benefit from a direct, confident strike into the framed green, which features subtle interior movement. Aim for the middle of the surface to avoid runoffs and ensure a manageable putt. Shots that land too flat may release further than intended, especially when the surface firms up. A committed swing with a club that carries safely into the green increases the chances of finishing with a par or even birdie.
Recovery shots around the green are highly manageable when you play to the right areas. The front and right sides offer clean, predictable lies that support creative chip-and-run or lofted options. Shots missed long face more complicated downhill challenges that require delicate touch. A composed, confident short game can seal a strong closing score on this memorable finishing hole.