A classic Donald Ross risk/reward tee shot, longer hitters can choose an aggressive line over the left fairway bunker along the tree line to set up a go at this par 5 in two. Holding this green with an approach can be difficult, as it slopes away off the back.  Shorter hitters should be sure to avoid the right fairway bunker when playing their layup to set up their approach.

Another risk/reward tee shot opportunity where aggressive players can attempt to hug the water’s edge to set up a short shot to this tricky par 4. With a green that slopes severely away to the left toward the water, laying a tee shot up to a full-swing yardage can be more rewarding to hole locations on the right side of this green.

One of the more challenging par 4s on the Harborside course, this tee shot will challenge even the most skilled player as a water hazard that lines the entire right side of the hole and well-placed fairway bunker on the left side of the fairway make for a tight landing area. Prioritize the fairway over distance off the tee to set up a more manageable second shot to this elevated green, which is protected by a front greenside bunker.

Ranked as the most difficult hole on the golf course, the dogleg right will tempt players to challenge the out-of-bounds for a shorter second shot into this long par 4. Players should be careful to avoid the left fairway bunker and hidden water hazard just beyond it to set up a downhill second shot, which typically plays a ½ club short.

This par 4 dogleg to the right is more difficult than it looks on first glance. Longer players need to be careful of driving their tee shot too far as water from the following hole comes into play. Prioritize the fairway off the tee to set up an approach shot where it will be imperative to keep your approach below the hole on a green that slopes heavily back to front.

This short hole may seem straightforward, but due to a well-placed front greenside bunker and a green that slopes severely back to front out, along with predominant easterly wind. Club selection will be a challenge, as some wind conditions can warrant an extra 1-2 clubs. The conservative shot would be to play away from the middle of the green to the left/right green portion, dependent on the hole location.

Another true risk/reward tee shot, longer players will have the chance to drive this green off the tee. For left hole locations, shorter players should lay back with a layup off the tee to avoid problems with the large banyan tree that protects the left side of the green. Out of bounds runs along the entire right side of the hole and behind the green, so choose your line wisely.

Placement off the tee is crucial on this mid-length par 3. A water hazard and a greenside bunker protects the right side of the green, tempting players to play toward the left side. This large green slopes severely left to right and can leave a very difficult putt if an approach is played too far away from the hole.

This par 5 is the second-hardest driving hole on the course. Water runs down the entire right side of the hole. Use the bunker on the left side of fairway as your target on tee shot to drop it on the landing area, which narrows as you draw closer to the hole. Be sure to favor the left side of the entire hole.

This par 4 dogleg right will tempt the longer player to challenge the right side of the tee to shorten the hole, but favoring too much of the right side can lead to a blind shot into this large, mostly flat green. Beware of favoring too much of the left portion of the hole, as tree trouble and awkward lies loom.

This shorter par 4 is one of the most player-friendly holes. Both the left and right side are elevated creating a favorable halfpipe fairway assisting an errant left or right shot. The approach to this green is uphill and typically into the wind. Be sure to take extra club on approach.

The fairway slopes right to left, encouraging tee shots to roll toward the winding creek on the left side. The approach to this green is uphill and to a turtleback green, where an approach shot left below the pin is preferred.

This short par 3 plays downhill and over a picturesque creek to a small green that slopes severely right to left, demanding a very strategic tee shot. Any approach shot that veers too far away from the center of the green will face a challenging follow-up shot.

This is a straight-away par 5 that can be reached in two by a longer player. Be aware of the out-of-bounds that runs down the entire left side of hole. A straight tee shot is a must here with bunkering on both left and right sides at the landing area. Your second shot is critical on this hole as a pond intrudes the fairway from the left side, narrowing your layup.

This mid-length uphill par 3 is guarded by bunkering both left and right of green. The green slopes from right to left, toward the water, so be sure to stay below the hole to increase protect your chances of a two-putt.

This winding par 5 is the signature hole of the golf course and undoubtedly the most demanding. With a red penalty area stretching down ¾ of the right side of this hole and a pond running down the entire left side of the hole, an emphasis on club selection off the tee will be imperative to ensure the opportunity for an aggressive layup. If you’re fortunate enough to find the fairway, you will again be challenged to decide whether to take on the pond feature that runs across the fairway about 150 yards from the green, or lay back with your second shot and cope with a long third to another sloping, turtleback green.

This is the longest of par 3s on the course with a green that slopes dramatically from back to front, making it one of the hardest holes to two-putt. Be sure to properly club to avoid the deep bunker guarding the front of the green, but also beware of going too far behind the pin, where getting home in two putts will be difficult.

With a hidden, elevated back tee located behind the 17^th green, the 18^th hole proves to be one of the more memorable holes on the Harborside Golf Course. A great tee shot is only half of the battle, as the island greens and turtleback greens are extremely well-protected and requires a precise approach to the middle of the green to avoid falling victim to the turtleback green’s features and winding up in the water hazard.