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The origins of the maiden hole, one of golf’s finest hole designs - Golf.com

So how do I get better scores on these holes?

 Each maiden hole can be drastically different from the last, but there are some principles that are worth keeping in mind. Maiden greens are all about varying pin positions. They can be in the front, the gully, or either of the back plateaus. Understanding your best strategy to get the ball to the correct portion of the green is the first step to playing the hole well. Like many template holes, it’s helpful to think through the hole backward. If you want to be putting from a specific area of the green, where’s the best place to hit your approach shot for it to land there?

Where are some cool maiden holes?

Yeamans Hall Club #11

One of the best maiden greens can be found at Yeamans Hall. A Seth Raynor design, this 410-yard par-4 has a gully bisecting the fairway and a large, grass-faced bunker to create blind approaches. The real challenge comes at the green, with humps at the back right and left. A poor approach shot can make for a difficult two-putt.

Southampton Golf Club #3

Another Raynor-designed maiden hole plays of a similar distance at Southampton Golf Club. The hole also plays 410 yards, curving slightly to the right with a fairway bunker down the right side about 200 yards from the tee. Missing the green with your approach can make for a tough up and down thanks to two strip bunkers along the sides of the green and another smaller one behind.

Essex County CC #12

No. 12 at Essex County CC is particularly wonderful because it includes elements from many different template holes. Not only does it feature a maiden green, but the bunkering is also similar to a road hole. Even the tee shot is daunting on this uphill 421-yard hole. But hey, at least you get a nice view of the gorgeous clubhouse behind the green.

Country Club of Charleston #7

This Raynor masterpiece is a shorter version of a maiden hole at 373 yards. The maiden tiers in the back of the green are distinct and provide an intense challenge. Fitting an approach shot onto the correct portion takes a great deal of precision.

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