var mypar = new Array("Par 69; SS 69", "Par 5 White 523 yards, Yellow 515 yards, Red 453 Yards", "Par 3 White 162 yards, Yellow 156 yards, Red 151 yards", "Par 4 White 306 yards, Yellow 302 yards, Red 249 yards", "Par 4 White 368 yards, Yellow 353 yards, Red 347 yards", "Par 4 White 459 yards, Yellow 433 yards, Red 426 yards", "Par 4 White 433 yards, Yellow 396 yards, Red 367 yards", "Par 4 White 357 yards, Yellow 313 yards, Red 250 yards", "Par 3 White 206 yards, Yellow 203 yards, Red 160 yards", "Par 4 White 402 yards, Yellow 389 yards, Red 326 yards", "Par 4 White 374 yards, Yellow 326 yards, Red 317 yards", "Par 3 White 108 yards, Yellow 105 yards, Red 103 yards", "Par 4 / Ladies par 5 White 389 yards, Yellow 384 yards, Red 376 yards", "Par 5 White 518 yards, Yellow 515 yards, Red 512 yards", "Par 4 White 335 yards, Yellow 327 yards, Red 268 yards", "Par 3 White 149 yards, Yellow 142 yards, Red 95 yards", "Par 4 White 443 yards, Yellow 431 yards, Red 426 yards", "Par 3 White 127 yards, Yellow 126 yards, Red 124 yards", "Par 4 White 304 yards, Yellow 296 yards, Red 217 yards");
var myholes = new Array(" Pontypool is an 18 hole course with a mixture of heathland and parkland.
Length - 5693yds.
", " Double dog leg right then left.
From tee aim at silver birch trees in the distance which are straight up the middle of fairway. If you are a very long hitter you able to cut the corner but this is a very dangerous option.
The next shot is all about position the best place to be is slightly right of the centre of the fairway as you leave yourself with a clear view to the green. Be aware of a stream on the left hand side.
", " This par 3 is hitting over a valley.
It's a double tear green and one word of advice you are better to be short than long.
", " A relatively short par 4.
There is dip running through the hole with a small stream on the left and a visible bunker on the right word of warning these are both reachable.
Your next shot is fairly difficult as there is only a narrow opening to the green as there are bunkers situated to the right and left.
", " Your tee shot here needs to be straight up the middle as there are trees to the right and a stream to the left.
Your next shot is still a difficult one as you are playing up to the green with a stream running up the right hand side and bunkers to the right and left of the green.
", " This hole is the time you can let your driver rip there is only a slight bit of trouble down the right hand side but that's all.
When playing your next shot make sure you are aiming to the left of the green as the fairway runs away to the right just be careful of a stream to the right of the fairway.
Don't over shout on this green thou as there is a bunker right behind the green.
", " This hole is a hard tee shot if you are long enough you can aim over the left hand bunker and cut the corner but beware of a stream right behind the bunker. If you feel that you are not long enough aim yourself slightly right of the fairway as the ball will then work down to the middle.
Your next shot is pretty straight forward there are bunkers to the right and left of the green but you do have a big opening to get onto the green.
", " A very tricky par 4.
This hole you don't really need to hit driver of the tee as it could get you into trouble, you need to be straight up the middle of the fairway as there are two very large trees to the right and left with only a narrow opening.
If you leave yourself just past the 150 yard makers you will then have a good approach shot to the green
Always take more club than you think with your second shot as you are playing up hill, be careful of the pot bunkers to the right and left of the green, and there is not a lot of room behind this green.
", " Down hill par which is surrounded by bunkers with a narrow approach. One word of advice you want to land your ball just over the front bunker so the ball will run down onto the green.
", " A very hard par 4 you need to get your tee shot just right on this hole.
The hole slopes completely from the left so need to aim just in the left hand rough to allow the ball to finish on the right hand side of the fairway.
With the approach shot you need to aim slightly left as you don't want to miss the green on the right hand side.
", " A difficult tee shot on this hole.
If you're long enough you will be over the valley. The shorter hitters will aim at the big tree on the right to let the ball run down into the middle of the fairway.
The second shot will then be a blind shot.
You need to aim to the right of the green otherwise you may be in trouble if the ball runs away to the left of the green.
", " A tricky par 3 as the green is very narrow.
Always take the wind into consideration as this could be crucial to the club you need.
The best thing is to aim at the telegraph pole in the distance.
This is a par 3 you really need to be on in one.
", " Time to open those shoulders and let the driver rip, as there is nor much trouble on this hole.
Get a good drive away and it will leave you with a great shot to the green.
When playing the second shot aim to the right of the green otherwise you will end up in the left hand bunker that is not that visible when hitting your shot.
", " A great par 5 and a good opportunity for the long hitters to make a good birdie on this hole.
Keep it down the middle on this hole and you will be fine.
", " A tricky par 4 as your tee shot needs to get over the ridge to leave you 150 yards from the green. Be careful not to go left behind the big tree, because the chances of making a par are very slim.
The second shot is also tricky as the green has a narrow opening and is guarded by bunkers left and right with not too much room through the back of the green.
", " What a par 3.
The smallest green on the course, it plays uphill so make sure you take enough club.
There is not a lot of room behind this green, if you are going to miss the green it is better to be short.
", " Get a good drive away on this hole and your second shot becomes much easier.
When playing your shot to the green, it is better to land the ball level with the bunkers so the ball will run down the slope onto the green.
If you try to land the ball on the green you will probably end up going through the green.
", " The Club Signature Hole.
A Par 3 over water.
Be sure to select the right club, there are bunkers to the right and rear of the green.
This is a green you really need to be on in one.
", " A finishing hole which if you're a long hitter you may reach in one.
The safer option is to take a wood or iron off the tee as there is a bunker where your driver could land and run into.
If you leave yourself short of this bunker you will have a short pitch to the green and a good way to make a birdie finish.
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