This is widely considered to be the most difficult hole out of all 36 at the Daniel Island Club, and for good reason. This extremely long par 5 actually begins with a relatively straightforward tee shot. A hook is disastrous, as a wooded oaken area will catch any drive and likely make this hole a 4 shotter, but any other drive, even one with a draw with be completely fine, although longer hitters may reach the bunkers on the right. A draw is ideal, but any drive that avoids the trees will set you up for your second shot nicely.

Nearly every player will layup here, but even a relatively conservative layup is difficult. Players must avoid the two fairway bunkers that stretch from 180-140 yards out, which will leave an extremely difficult approach that will be at least partially over a pond that reaches that green. Just beyond the fairway bunkers, there is a small flat area of grass to catch any leftward layups, but anything left or long of this small area will find the water. Players will naturally-and should-favor the right side, however this has its own danger. The right side is completely dry, but there is another wooded area that will catch any errant approach shots and force incredible creativity or a stroke penalty. The fairway is also raised compared to its sides, and any shot just slightly missing the fairway will bounce towards the aforementioned hazards. A safe layup will end up about 130 yards from the middle of the green, which will keep the player away from any of the hazards as best they can. A more aggressive player may want to play towards the grassy rough about 75 yards out to the right of the fairway, as it provides a good angle and a wide landing area. Only the longest of hitters have any chance at reaching the green, and the hazardous journey may have them think twice about even trying.

Obviously, any approach shot short is dead. A miss long provides a possible up and down, but long and right will leave you with an anxiety inducing bunker shot with the water long. The green is a pseudo-biarritz design. A pin in the middle valley allows for a surprising birdie opportunity, but the front tier and especially the back tier can make for a real challenge, especially if one hits the incorrect tier. Overall, if you walk away with par, you’ll feel like you stole one from the field.