Golf, Kit Carson and Railroads

Golfing Carson City, Nevada
"The Divine Nine"
Part 4

by Anthony Scaggs
Golf Clubs, Golf Resorts, Golf Courses

Hole number 7 is a 425-yard, Par 4. The green is 25 yards wide and 34 yards deep. From the black tees of Hole #7, the lake and the cart path smother the miniscule sliver of land that is the target from the tee, at least that image is imprinted on the mind's eye.

The tee shot lands safely but the feeling of relief is short lived.

In preparation for the second shot to the green, one discovers that an extremely small isthmus separates you from the green that is surrounded by water . A bunker on the left and the cart path on the right protect it. On this day the wind was an added challenge. I nearly sacrificed my ball to the water god but my friend, the wind, made one more gust and carried the spinning orb to the green. Two putts later, a par was my prize.

The 9^th hole is a 450-yard, Par 4. The green is 22 yards wide and 38 yards deep. From the black tees of Hole #9, the mind's eye focuses on all the water and the distant flag that appears to float on an ocean. My luck ran out and my fickle friend, the wind, proved to be my downfall. Instead of going for the center of the green, I went for the flag in the far right corner (sucker!!). A double bogie was my punishment for overconfidence.

Dayton Valley is picturesque, it seems like a great place to have a picnic but don't let it fool you. Holes 8, 12, 14, 16 and 18 will test one's metal and cardiovascular system.