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The Golf Guide’s 18 Scariest Holes

Nick Ciattei
We play many daunting golf holes in our region and we thought it was about time
to put them all in a category of their own. So, here is our list of the 18 Scariest
Golf Holes that are featured in The Golf Guide. Each one of these holes possesses
something that will make you tighten your grip or think maybe Freddy Kruger was
involved in designing the hole. Many are beautiful, but many have also caused a
nightmare or two for golfers. So, please hold onto the rail as we take you on this
intimidating journey.

1. Caverns Country Club 2. Augustine Golf Club
Hole One, 507-yard par 5 Hole Two, 456-yard par 4

What could scare golfers more than an opening hole Being one of the toughest par four tee shots around,
with a cave in the middle of the fairway? This hole water flows all the way down the left side and trees
borders the Shenandoah River and can boast being guard the right side to turn this beauty into a menacing
the only golf hole in the United States with a cavern beast!
opening that is “in play.” Hit it in there, and you’ll
either make it or perhaps see a “Boo”gie!

3. The Woods 4. The Gauntlet Golf Club
Hole Nine, 134-yard par 3 Hole Four, 375-yard par 4

I can’t figure out if this hole is nicknamed the “Dam This hole is just plain nasty from start to finish. Your
Hole” because a dam secures the large pond or tee shot must carry marsh to a very narrow landing
because of the way golfers respond after they deposit area. The green has three tiers and is surrounded by
another ball into the drink – “Damn Hole!” Curtis Lake on the left and back and bunkers on the
right. Stephen King’s Cujo comes to mind!

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