Hole 1
A wonderful hole to begin with on your Sierra Star golfing experience. Moderate in length, but challenging due to fairway bunkers that come into play from the tee. A stream meanders peacefully in front of the green waiting to catch errant approach shots. An exquisite view of the Sherwin Range and Mammoth Rock complete this hole.
- Par 4
- Red: 263 yards
- White: 293 yards
- Blue: 325 yards
- Green: 364 yards
- Black: 374 yards
Smart Tips:
Driver may not be your best option. Bunkers will capture wayward tee shots. Club selection is critical at 8,000 feet. Be sure to club down as you play your approach to this tightly guarded green. Beware of the environmentally sensitive area short of the green.
Hole 2
At first glance this hole appears deceptively easy. Upon further examination you will notice the well-bunkered false front green and extensive environmentally sensitive area that make this hole challenging for all abilities.
- Par 3
- Red: 73 yards
- White: 81 yards
- Blue: 89 yards
- Green: 113 yards
- Black: 118 yards
Smart Tips:
A short but challenging par three that requires all carry over another environmentally sensitive area. Don‘t forget about the effects of altitude—club down! The netting is behind the green for a reason. The green is what gives this hole its character. A false front and undulating surface requires you to take note of the flagstick location.
Hole 3
This gentle dogleg right requires precision off the tee. The green is narrow and well-guarded with bunkers right and left and a serene mountain lake on the right.
- Par 4
- Red: 328 yards
- White: 360 yards
- Blue: 370 yards
- Green: 408 yards
- Black: 413 yards
Smart Tips:
An accurate tee shot is required to split the bunkers, leaving a mid-iron to a long narrow green. The approach is downhill and usually, with the prevailing winds, under clubbing is a must. Otherwise, the green’s grain will take the ball further than you desire.
Hole 4
Now that you have your fade working, course architect Cal Olson challenges you to "turn one over" on this magnificent dogleg left. The tee overlooks a sweeping fairway that drops away below you and offers a wonderful view of Mammoth Knolls.
- Par 4
- Red: 329 yards
- White: 367 yards
- Blue: 404 yards
- Green: 434 yards
- Black: 440 yards
Smart Tips:
Now that you have your fade working, course architect Cal Olsen challenges you to “turn one over” on this dogleg left. Though you may not feel the wind within the lodgepole pine enclave where the tee rests, it is often present. The gentle breeze will encourage your ball to drift to the right on both the tee and approach shots.
Hole 5
A slight dogleg right that calls for a lengthy tee shot from the back to reach the corner, but is still quite playable from forward tees. A stream follows you to the hole on the right. The forest lurks beyond waiting to catch misplayed tee shots. Bunkers are in play on the left and around the green making accuracy a premium.
- Par 4
- Red: 345 yards
- White: 369 yards
- Blue: 396 yards
- Green: 420 yards
- Black: 424 yards
Smart Tips:
A tee shot down the left-center of the fairway sets you up perfectly to mount your attack on the flagstick. Wind and grain are again a consideration on the approach and in putting. Both move away from Mammoth Mountain.
Hole 6
A lengthy four par that stirs memories of the white faces of Marion. The fairway falls gently to the right - something to take into consideration at the tee. Cal Olson once again protects his green with a slew of bunkers that make run up shots improbable.
- Par 4
- Red: 371 yards
- White: 403 yards
- Blue: 438 yards
- Green: 466 yards
- Black: 469 yards
Smart Tips:
Time to let the big DOG eat! This long par four has plenty of room on the right side of the fairway (the enviable position). Leaving a mid to long iron to a large green which slopes severely from back to front—keep your ball below the pin!
Hole 7
A moderate downhill par 3, this green provides great challenges with its undulation and tiers. Be careful not to overshoot the green. The combination of altitude, elevation, and wind make this tee shot shorter than it appears.
- Par 3
- Red: 145 yards
- White: 160 yards
- Blue: 177 yards
- Green: 198 yards
- Black: 203 yards
Smart Tips:
This par three plays downhill, downwind, and downgrain. These factors considered, a two club reduction is in order. There are more pars made form the bunkers than from the trees beyond the green.
Hole 8
A classic example of a "risk/reward" par 5. A decent tee shot will entice you into trying to reach the green in two. Be mindful of the creek in front of the green and the water to the left. If, however, your ball finds a watery grave, you can find solace in the breathtaking view of the Sherwin Range and Mammoth Crest.
- Par 5
- Red: 407 yards
- White: 428 yards
- Blue: 461 yards
- Green: 519 yards
- Black: 525 yards
Smart Tips:
This is a possible two-shot par five for the big hitters. Aim your draw down the right side or the humped fairway will push the shot into the left rough. This green has a great deal of depth – be mindful of club selection and pay attention to the flag location. Shots to the back pin may go off the green if they are not high enough.
Hole 9
Reminiscent of Sahalee, a narrow dogleg right lined with Jeffrey Pine and Lodgepole make this par 4 more challenging than it looks. Place your tee shot carefully, the second shot must pass through two of these magnificent trees which remind the football enthusiast among us of goalposts.
- Par 4
- Red: 277 yards
- White: 349 yards
- Blue: 392 yards
- Green: 417 yards
- Black: 423 yards
Smart Tips:
“The Goal Posts.” Play your long iron or fairway wood to the left of the large Jeffery Pine. This hole does not favor a draw. A straight shot sets up a mid to short iron to a deep green with a triple tier.
