Creek crosses fairway
Greenside bunkers
First par 5 — the best birdie opportunity on the back 9. The creek is in play for the second shot lay-up decision.
This is a critical swing hole. Matt's par-5 record: bogey-bogey on the last par-35 round, but that was a different layout.
Zolla birdied a par 5 two rounds ago — his length is an asset here.
Matt: Joey gets 2 strokes, making this a net par 7 for him. Even if Joey makes 8, that's net 6 (bogey). You NEED birdie here to gain ground. Lay up smart, pitch close, drain the putt.
Zolla: Daniel gets a stroke. A birdie for you vs Daniel's likely bogey/double = 2-3 stroke net swing on one hole.