Tee shot should be hit down the right center. The slope of the fairway will bring it back. The creek crosses at an angle, shorter on the left. It is 255 yards down the left and 270 down the right. It will play slightly longer. A driver works well for most players.

Get the yardage for your second shot, figure out your club, and then add one. Many holes at Cordillera Ranch, including this one, have shots that force you to judge the wind while being protected by hillsides or trees. Once your approach gets above the trees, it will be greatly affected by the wind, which should be left to right and in your face. The left hillside is friendly, especially for longer shots. The best strategy for this hole is to hit toward the left center of the green and putt to the hole. If you hit a great tee shot down the right side and are 130 or less, you can go at the pin. Beware of the left front pin, as anything short will feed back off the green and down short of the bunker. If you miss, go left or a little long.