"Nestled in the Asia-Pacific region, the Lakeview Course at Spring City Golf & Lake Resort harmoniously integrates with its natural surroundings. It capitalizes on the captivating original landscape, the rolling terrain, and expansive vistas, crafting a delightful and unforgettable golfing experience."
— Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Course Introduction
The Lakeview Course at Spring City Golf & Lake Resort stretches along the winding shores of Yang Zong Hai Lake. This course, personally designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., known as the "Father of Environmental Golf Course Design", is renowned worldwide. Its striking features include narrow fairways, crisscrossing ditches, strong lake winds, and terraced greens, all set against the backdrop of beautiful lakeside scenery. These characteristics make it one of the most challenging courses in the eyes of golf enthusiasts. In 2021, the Lakeview Course at Spring City Golf & Lake Resort was recognized by Golf Travel magazine as the fifth best course in Asia and by the renowned Golf Digest as one of the ”World’s Top 100 Golf Course (ranked #77 in 2022).
Feature Hole
Hole 8, Par 3
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Scenic Tee Off
The green of the first hole is situated at a higher elevation, which is advantageous for golfers skilled at long drives. From this elevated green, golfers can enjoy a stunning view of the entire golf course.
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Long Hole Challenge
Despite the downwind position, this is a rather eye-catching and challenging long hole. Aiming for the left sand trap can provide a better angle of approach. Golfers who can drive the ball a long distance can fully enjoy the sensation of watching their golf ball soar through the blue sky.
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Windy Challenge
This hole, with its natural beauty, presents a unique challenge. Taking a swing in strong wind conditions poses a significant challenge. Extra caution is needed when aiming for the green; a ball veering to the right will test the golfer's skills to the extreme.
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Long-Distance Flight
Due to the downwind and downhill conditions, the ball will travel a greater distance. Golfers should carefully select the appropriate club. Although there is ample space around the green, caution is needed when the flagstick is positioned in a challenging spot, particularly during chipping and putting.
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Leap Over the Gully
With a unique dual-fairway design, the tee shot needs to leap over a long and deep gully, aiming for the fairway divided by bunkers.
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Uphill Against the Wind
The tee shot is downhill towards a wide fairway area, followed by an uphill approach against the wind to the green. Golfers aiming to reach the green in two strokes should watch out for a small bunker located on the center-right of the fairway.
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Lakeside Scenery
The tee shot can greatly vary depending on wind conditions. In the presence of a light breeze or when the wind is at your back, golfers have the opportunity to carry the ball over the deep valley, aiming to land it directly on the green.
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Poetic Riverside
This hole might be the most challenging on the course when it comes to choosing a club. The green is situated downhill, lower than the tee area, with a lake looming to its rear right.
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Surrounded by Water on Three Sides
The golf hole runs parallel to the lakeside. This narrow, par-five hole is strategically challenging with a lake to the right and uneven rock cliffs to the left. The green, surrounded by water on three sides, significantly adds to the overall challenge.
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Thrilling Challenge
This is one of the lakeside short holes that, despite its considerable difficulty, leaves players eager to give it a shot! The hole's air of mystery and thrill can make even experienced golfers feel a touch of nervous anticipation.
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Flight King
Take a deep breath and stay composed, for you are about to face the hole on the Lakeview Course requiring the longest drive. The tee shot must clear a deep and vast canyon to reach the distant fairway.
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Uphill Green
This hole presents a tee shot under notably strong winds. By directing your shot along the right edge to avoid the bunkers, you'll be faced with a wide expanse of green.
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Bold and High-flying
Yet another scenic gem on the Lakeview Course. This hole boasts the widest fairway of the course. When the wind is in your favor, you can be bold, strike the ball, and watch it soar high!
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Soaring Downwind
The hole is strategically positioned downwind, enabling longer flight distances. With a deep bunker on the left, the right side offers a safer landing for your shots. The uneven terrain of the green presents some challenging pin positions.
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Charming Short Hole
The charming par-4 short hole is not only scenic but also quite challenging. A more open and spacious landing area is provided by the fairway on the lower left.
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Steep Terrain
The right side of the hole is characterized by a perplexing steep terrain. Your tee shot must bypass the bunker to reach a safer position on the fairway. However, if the ball veers too far to the left, it risks falling into the grassy hazard.
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Swing in the Wind
Swinging amidst the wind, this hole poses an even greater challenge. Although a deep bunker is strategically positioned at the right edge of the fairway, there remains ample space for your tee shot.
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Face the Challenge Again
The final hole of the Lakeview Course once again points towards the clubhouse. Although this hole typically benefits from a tailwind, it still presents a challenge. If the ball lands beyond the fairway bunker, you can confidently strike it towards the green.
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