The First hole is traditionally a “warm-up” and is designed to get the player ready. The green is at 170 yards and the player can choose between a strategically sound bogey or a risky play through the bunkers that requires a technically perfect shot. As Jiri Bubla says, it’s a technically interesting start that shows the strategy of the whole course design.

The second hole, given by nature, was only modified in the last 100 metres to accommodate a green with an impressive view. The first shot can be a conventional slice, but the player must aim to avoid the woods. The hole aspires to be one of the nicest par 5’s in the country due to its natural scenery and strategic options.

The Three is a par 3 with a short fairway & diagonal green. If you’re not 100% sure, you shouldn’t play straight into the hole, but into a different part of the green, which will set you up for a medium to long first putt. The green is wide & deep enough to hold the ball. A tree on the left & a bunker in front of the green on the right makes the hole interesting.

The Fourth Hole is a challenging par 4. During construction, groundwater was used to create a beautiful pond that presents a technical challenge for bogey progression. The original design included a double fairway and the possibility of a heroic shootout, but these features were dropped during implementation.

The 5th hole is a redesign of the old 4 with added bunkers in front of the green that make club selection difficult. The raised edges of the bunkers create the illusion that the flag is just behind them, which isn’t true. The tee box has been moved back 15-20 yards to bring the tree into play on the right & allow players to aim their 1st shot right on the fairway.

The 6th hole used to be one of the toughest par 5s in the country, not fair to most players. By altering the area 100 yds from the green, it has become friendlier without losing difficulty, & allows reasonable progression for bogeys. The new tees provide good challenge for women & juniors. Top players can hit the green with their 2nd shot.

Seven, considered a lucky number, is a technical & cute hole that requires fine & precise play. The 1st shot is not long, the 2nd is played across the Storm Creek to the shore of Oak Pond. The green is set in a grove of birch trees whose white trunks contrast with the dark background of the water, creating one of the best views in the entire resort.

The 8th tee hides the hardest 1st shot. The 2nd half of the hole, originally a six, retains the old fairway & green, but is played at a different angle. Storm Creek offers multiple playing variants to fit the player’s technical abilities. Riskier players aim more to the right, closer to the green, but even a small mistake can end with the ball in the water.

The end of the first 9 is carved in the forest. The shot is 150 m and is played off elevated tees. The last 20 m of the hole are no longer protected by trees, & headwind from the left often plays a role. The tees are quiet, but 25 m before the green you enter a wind tunnel. The bunker in front of the green is “two clubs closer” due to the expected wind strength.

The Ten is a full par 5 where the 1st shot up the slope requires accuracy between a left bunker & vegetation on the right. Depending on the distance of the 1st shot, 3 strategic variations of the 2nd shot are possible. The best can play it over the pond, off the fairway, which is hard along the pond for distance & direction. Inaccurate 2nd shot can backfire.

The 11th is the longest par 3 on the course with the largest green. Alan Babický tried to make the green as flat as possible, allowing you to see immediately if the shot was technically correct. There are two small water hazards behind the green, which were created by land reclamation.

The Twelve is technically challenging with bunkers on the 1st & 2nd shots. A shot out of the woods leads to a hillside and the wind comes into play. The shot should be played to the elevated left side for the easiest access to the green. For recreational players, this is a three-shot hole, while the second shot to the green is very difficult for advanced players.

The Thirteen is scenic & challenging, with the 1st shot requiring shooting through a 15m gap in the trees. The dominant feature of the hole is the biozone in the centre of the fairway, which makes the hole strategically challenging. The rugged green is tucked into the woods, close to the fairway, and a short shot here does not guarantee an easy putt.

Fourteen is a difficult and graceful par 3 with fan-shaped tees bringing different angles to the green. Tough first shot, sloping green, deep bunker on the left and front, and a water hazard on the right. The surroundings are difficult to read, which can confuse players and cause them to overshoot the green.

15 is a challenging par 5 with a large expanse that makes it difficult to navigate. The 1st shot must be accurate to avoid obstacles. The 2nd shot is crucial & must land accurately behind a water hazard, tree & deep bunker. A steep slope into a water hazard lurks behind the elevated green, visible from the tee on the 2nd shot.

The Sixteen, the original seventh hole, is moderately difficult for recreational players, with a challenge in club selection due to the wooded terrain and open space. It is more difficult for competitive players because of the borderline length. Storm Creek and a local rarity bunker add interest.

The following seventeenth hole is a very clear, short and uncomplicated par 5. A penalty hole par excellence by definition. Water hazard on the right and left more or less the entire length. A good player gets two shots on the green and has a chance for a birdie before the difficult last hole.

The 18th, a gallant dogleg with an elevated tee & fairway sloping to the left, is the course’s highlight. A long par 4 with a difficult 1st shot & a technically challenging 2nd shot that is often higher and shorter due to the slope. Behind the green is a majestic tree, a symbol of the course. Congratulations! You have played all eighteen holes of the Barbora course.