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Somerby Golf Club

Course Par Value: 72

Course Yardage: 7,209

Located just minutes west of Rochester, Minnesota in the city of Byron, Somerby Golf Club will thoroughly test the abilities of golf's up-and-coming stars. Somerby was designed through a collaborative effort between accomplished PGA TOUR player Tom Lehman and the distinguished golf course architect Jon Fought and was recently named one of the top 10 best private courses in America by Golf Digest. Exquisitely sculpted through scenic valleys, Somerby will play at over 7,200 yards for the tournament. Somerby also boasts an amzing Clubhouse facility like no other in the upper midwest.

Hole	Par	Yards
1	5	565	The opening hole is a downhill par five that doglegs to the left around a ridge that provides a home for the clubhouse area.
2	4	374	The short par four second bends to the left and appears to have a spacious driving area. However, a creek must be played across as it snakes its way from the right side of this hole to the left.
3	4	417	The creek that bisects the second hole also comes into play on the tee shot of the par four third, creating a narrow and demanding landing area. Trees provide a wonderful backdrop to this medium length par four.
4	5	610	Long is the best description for the par five fourth hole. The green has been constructed above a swale that is beset with bunkers both left and right.
5	3	210	The par three fifth hole has well placed hazards, making sure players execute accurate approach shots. The putting surface is gently elevated with bunkers set into the surrounding slopes. The creek that flows through the front nine protects the back left portion of the green.
6	4	433	The sixth hole is an uphill, medium length par four that doglegs. This hole has a generous playing area, although the proper line of play is near the hazards.
7	4	398	The seventh, a par four that climbs uphill, is bordered on the right by a wetland area that is filled with tall grasses and clumps of deciduous trees. Two well played shots could yield a birdie for the brave player.
8	3	186	The par three eighth is all carry to reach the green from the back tee location. The lake that is encompassed in the large wetland is beautiful to view but truly a penal hazard to visit.
9	4	480	The front nine ends with a long winding par four that plays downhill on both the tee shot and the approach. The green on this beautiful hole is the largest on the golf course. However, it is slightly elevated and the collar is closely cut so errant approach shots will roll away from the putting surface.
10	4	406	The tee shot on the par four tenth is downhill and one of the most scenic on the course. If this hole is taken for granted it might often yield a dissapointing score.
11	5	542	One of the most difficult tee shots on the course confronts players on the par five eleventh. The drive must be played uphill to a hidden landing area that is bordered on the right by the grassy wetlands and on the left by two demon bunkers. A rather small putting surface will be the reward for the accurate player.
12	4	484	The long par four twelfth plays decidedly downhill. The wetland area borders the tee shot landing area on the right. The green is large but has many subtle breaks that will force players to select the proper club when approaching it.
13	3	191	The par three thirteenth will play slightly longer than its measured yardage because it is uphill. A birdie on this hole can only be accomplished with a superbly executed medium iron.
14	4	402	The view from the tee on the par four fourteenth is absolutely stunning. Two creeks surround the putting surface while mature trees engulf the green. The short approach will need to be carefully executed.
15	4	317	Fifteen is a classic "swing hole" par four that can be driven with a long accurate tee shot. A large lake and a stream border the entire left side of this hole with a large fairway bunker on the right. A bold drive will be handsomely rewarded, whilst a poor tee shot will be exacted ample punishment.
16	4	454	The long winding par four sixteenth has been constructed at the base of a ridge on the right and a grassy wetland area on the left. The two tiered green is guarded on the left and right by bunkers, thus requiring two long accurate shots to score well on this challenging hole.
17	3	150	As the seventeenth is the shortest hole on the course, it requires pinpoint iron play to find the green. The putting surface is wide but very shallow, providing an array of interesting pin locations. Five deep bunkers protect the green, all of which can penalize poorly executed shots.
18	5	590	The finishing hole, a long par five, meanders downhill until it ends near the clubhouse which is located on the right. Those trying to reach in two shots will be able to use the fairway short and right of the green to help propel the ball onto the putting surface. The green sits above a pristine lake on the left and a magnificent tree frames the rear of the green. This hole is the crescendo to a wonderful golfing experience.