Pinnacle Country Club
Rogers, AR
This week focuses on the 12th hole at Pinnacle Country Club, a challenging par-4 with a scoring average over par.
The risk vs. reward decision on this hole is the choice off the tee. A driver over the trees on the right will set-up a shorter approach, but brings danger into play. When the hole is cut on the lower shelf on the right of this large green, tee shots to the left of the landing area will set up the best angle to access that portion of the green and avoid a difficult putt.
The Aon Insight is that players must play to their strengths and evaluate their risk tolerance to set up the best opportunity at birdie – or even an eagle. For those not wanting to challenge the trouble surrounding the green, precision and execution remain crucial on approach to this narrow, elevated green angled away from the fairway.
This difficult par-4 is all about playing to your strengths. For those without the power, ball flight or appetite for risk, a shorter drive leaves a longer approach and may result in a tricky putt. But, the player who can execute the aggressive tee shot will be rewarded with a much shorter approach and potential birdie opportunity.
