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Northern Hills Country Club
The golf : Northern Hills opened in 1969 with a Joe
Behlau design that plays to a par-71, 6,536-yards from the tips, featuring
small, multi-level greens and tree-lined fairways.
Behlau didn't have much room to work with on this centrally located facility,
so you'll notice that the front side rolls to the right, while the back
nine works back to the opposite direction. Consequently, if your misses
off the tee are flying in the right direction, you'll be able to keep
it in play and avoid big numbers. Slices and fades work on the front,
and draws and hooks survive on the back.
Everyone talks about the difficult par 3s, all of which require long irons.
With the exception of two dogleg par 5s, the remainder of the holes play
straightaway, providing the opportunity to flail away if you're hitting
them straight.
The details : 210-655-8026. 13202 Scarsdale St., San
Antonio, TX 78217
- 1969. Joe Behlau. Par 71. Back - 6,536 (70.8/118). Middle - 6,117
(68.6/111). Forward - 5,076 (69.7/117). Price - $$.
Getting there : From Highway 410 east, take the Nacogdoches
exit and turn left. Drive approximately 4 miles and the street turns into
Bulverde. Bulverde changes into Scarsdale, and you will eventually see
the course on the right.
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