Hole 2 – Ocean’s Edge
Set along the coastal boundary of the property, this demanding par-4 challenges golfers with steady breezes and a firm green that rewards well-shaped approaches. The sweeping fairway encourages a confident tee shot, while the natural movement of the terrain adds both beauty and strategic complexity throughout the play.
Hole Information
Handicap: 5
Blue Tees: 423 yards
White Tees: 397 yards
Red Tees: 364 yards
Origins of Ocean’s Edge
Ocean’s Edge was inspired by the property’s natural border with the coastline, where steady winds and open views shaped the original routing. Architects positioned the fairway to run parallel to the shoreline, allowing the breeze to become a defining part of the hole. Subtle landforms were preserved to maintain authentic coastal character. Over time, bunker placement and green contours have been refined, but its original coastal identity remains unmistakably intact.
How to Play the Hole
Ocean’s Edge challenges players early in the round by introducing steady coastal winds, firm ground conditions, and a narrow approach angle that rewards disciplined decision-making. The fairway invites a confident tee shot, but proper positioning is critical to accessing the subtly crowned green without being forced into defensive recovery shots. Success on this hole comes from respecting the wind, choosing your landing areas carefully, and committing fully to each swing—allowing strategy and execution to work together as you navigate one of the front nine’s tougher tests.
Aiming toward the right center of the fairway is ideal, as this line offers the widest margin for wind drift and produces the cleanest approach angle into the green. Drives that stray too far left can be pushed further by the breeze, often leaving awkward lies or blocked angles behind natural mounds. Strong hitters may take an aggressive line to shorten the approach, but the priority should be finding the fairway with a penetrating ball flight that holds steady against coastal gusts. A well-controlled tee shot sets the stage for a realistic chance at reaching the green in regulation.
Approaches into the firm, slightly crowned green demand precise distance control and a well-struck ball that can hold the surface without excessive rollout. Select a club that accounts for the prevailing wind, which typically pushes shots off-line or knocks down higher trajectories. Because the green sheds shots toward its edges, aiming for the heart of the surface is often the safest play, avoiding the runoffs that leave delicate uphill or sidehill chips. Committing to your line and maintaining a balanced swing will greatly increase the odds of a stable, makeable putt.
Recoveries around the putting surface require thoughtful touch due to the green’s subtle crown and surrounding tightly cut areas. Shots played from the right side offer the most manageable path, providing more green to work with and allowing golfers to run the ball toward most pin positions. Misses long or left introduce significant challenge—where the firm slopes can repel chips and pitches, demanding soft hands and precise control to stop the ball near the hole. Patience is critical here, as forcing aggressive recoveries typically leads to unnecessary bogeys on one of the course’s more demanding par-4s.