During July and August, the ten holes with existing Tifeagle greens (originally renovated in 1999-2000) played as usual. They are #1, #3, #4, #7, #8, #10, #11, #13, #16 and #18.
Filling in the gaps, Maple Ridge Golf Club offered 18 holes at all times. Par went from the usual 72 to 69 for the two-month period, with changes as follows:
* #2 remained a par-3, but played to #3 green from a temporary tee 125 yards out -- a different pin position than #3 itself (same distance for Men, Ladies, Senior Men and Senior Ladies). Aim toward the checkered flag on this double-green!
* #5 played as a par-3 to a temporary green, to the left side of the existing fairway (Black Tees 180 yards, White Tees 165, Gold-Red-Green Tees 140 yards).
* #6 remained a par-4, playing to a temporary green, over the creek at the end of the tee-shot landing area, 336 yards from the Black Tees, 321 from the White Tees, 286-246-176, respectively from the Gold-Red-Green Tees.
* #9 remained a par-3, but played to #8 green from a temporary tee 135 yards out -- a different pin position than #8 itself. Aim toward the checkered flag on this double-green!
* #12 remained a par-4, but the approach plays to #13 green, increasing hole length to 375 yards (Black Tees), 350 (White Tees), 295 (Gold Tees) and 230 yards (Red and Green Tees). Aim toward the solid-colored flag on this double-green!
* #14 remained a par-4, playing to a temporary green, shortening the hole to 370 yards (Black Tees), 335 (White Tees), 305 (Gold Tees) and 225 (Red-Green Tees).
* #15 became a par-3, playing to a temporary green over the existing creek in front of the normal landing area. New distances are 163 yards (Black Tees), 142 (White Tees), and 107 yeards (Gold-Red-Green Tees).
* #17 was made a par-3, playing to a temporary green in the vicinity of the existing tee-shot landing area. New distances are 195 yards (Black and White Tees) and 115 yards (Gold-Red-Green Tees).
Maple Ridge appreciates the patience of our members, guests and outing clients as we made these necessary changes. The new practice green, totally rebuilt, will open sometime in early September after drainage issues are addressed. We still have, in excellent condition, the upper practice green behind the driving range.