Hole 13
12
Hole 12 - Boomerang
Hole 13 - The Commonwealth
Par 4
Par 3
382 metres (men) 324 metres (women)
132 metres (men) 102 metres (women)
Playing Tips
Playing Tips
Hole 12 is a 382 metre par 4 that doglegs to the right around
the dam. Long hitters can take on the challenge of hitting
their drives between the fairway bunker on the inside of
the dogleg and the corner trees, a more conservative shot
just short and left of the bunker will leave a mid iron to the
green that is perhaps the most difficult target on the course.
A precise approach to the elevated green is necessary to
avoid the deep bunkers on the left of the green and carry the
bank at the front. On the green, it is important to be below
the hole to give yourself a chance of making the putt.
The Commonwealth was named for its unique resemblance
to the shape of Australia. The shortest hole at Mount Lawley
is also the one most affected by the wind. Played from an
elevated tee either into the prevailing sea breeze or with
the morning easterly, club selection is critical. Shaped like
the map of Australia, pin positions are often described by
their ‘geographical’ location. When the wind is blowing, Alice
Springs represents the safest target, even when the pin is
cut at Kalgoorlie or Broken Hill. A definite birdie hole that
just as easily becomes a bogey hole if anything less than full
concentration is applied to the tee shot.
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