My poison is at Munden Point No. 8 Par 4 ranging from 370 feet to 613 feet. It's a peninsula hole on the North Landing River lined with trees and a down slope the first 1/3rd down, sharing the fairway with No. 9 Par 3 ranging 248 feet to 392 feet. It's a postcard scene. There are cross winds and there can be swirling winds, if the rest of the course has calm winds, on the peninsula its going to be moderate etc. On strong wind days, I've seen players skip these two holes, I'm too stubborn.
1. I've lost more discs on this stretch than all the courses combined I've played. At least 15 discs, some for score, some throwaways trying to find out what works for a safe shot. I've only lost one other disc on the course, no. 6.
2. Several months ago I watched a 4some on no. 9 short tee pad, its a dog leg left around the river. 2 threw it left in the river, 1 threw it right into the river, jumped in and found his disc, throws his approach into the river on the right, jumps in not finding his disc. I was at least far enough away on no. 8 short tee pad where I can laugh. They waived me thru.
3. No. 8 is a straight away hole. This past Memorial day I lost my first disc a Valkarie on a rollers, the shared fairway is about 100 feet wide, and have lost about 3 on rollers. Because of the swirling winds I've had discs take uncharacteristic flight pattern into the river.
4. About a month ago in one week I lost my go to driver a Mamba star lite 166g when I had a late release and a seldom power throw into the wind, and left into the river at least 30 feet (LHBH). Never should of gone that far, I was dumbfounded. On my next visit I lost my beloved Roc3 Green Bubble 170g attacking no. 8 long basket on the edge of the peninsula. I checked the wind which was light expecting my fade, all of a sudden the wind picked up and it drew right on me, right into the water. Dumbest decision I've made with a favorite disc. Felt like crying both times.
5. No. 8 several months ago I threw a Valkarie Pro 170g into the river right in a spot with a tangle of roots during high tide. I was certain the disc was lodged, but no way to know for sure. I check low tide which was the next morning and decided to go back and play my usual two rounds. Sure enough their it was, only had to take a few steps to get it.
6. I only was able to keep a Sidewinder for 4 days and getting to like it. Yep, lost on no. 8 when it took an unusual flight pattern, it was the first time I saw it fade, and the last time.
7. No. 9 long tee is the toughest I've played anywhere. There's a wall of trees starting about 40 feet in front of you, about 25 feet in height, then break right parallel with the fairway. Either go up and over or hit the 50 foot gap in the trees about 50 feet down over the river. Its perfect for a sharp LHBH hyzer and I've only lost a throw away. If I was RHBH, you could add another 15 discs.
Most recently 2 days ago Waller Mill in Williamsburg, Va early released an Aviar3 right into the lake on no.9, it looked good going in. No. 7 my Star Mirage roller on me downhill right into the stream in the middle of what looked like calf deep muck. I left it there.
