A fairly benign, straight-forward opening hole, this par 5 offers the opportunity for an early birdie as long-hitters can reach the green in two. Avoiding the pine trees lining the right side of the fairway will set up an approach from the preferred left side. The relatively flat green will give an accurate read on the speed of the greens for the rest of the round.

A deceptively short par 3, this hole is often played into the prevailing wind. Take an extra half-club as the best strategy is to go long rather than short. Three deep bunkers surround one of the fastest greens on the course. The trick here is not to short-side yourself if you miss the putting surface.

A well-placed tee shot clearing the bay is a must. Although this is the shortest par 4 on the course, the steep false front and gaping bunker left make the approach shot a true test. The green slopes severely from back to front so keep your second shot below the hole.

The blind tee shot on this par 4 should favour the left side of the hill for the most open approach to a large, relatively trouble-free green area. But beware - the green slopes deceptively from left to right and front to back. Low handicappers may want to play up the right side, leaving a daunting approach over rock and gorse but a better angle into the green.

This is the first of 'The Point' holes and when played as a par 4 (as it usually is), it requires a solid tee shot that avoids the ocean running the entire length of the hole on the left. A carry of 200 yards will catch the hill and roll on for another 50. The approach is usually from a side hill lie into a wickedly contoured green. Try to land the ball on the same level as the flag. This hole may also be played as 215-yard par 3 from an elevated tee which offers a breathtaking oceanfront view.

The shortest hole on the course, this uphill par 3 is played into a prevailing wind. Depending on the gusts, it can require just about any iron in your bag. It is difficult to make par from anywhere in the continuous deep bunker which surrounds this green on three sides. This hole plays longer than it appears.

Once you have torn yourself away from the spectacular view on this par 3's tee, you'll be required to hit a decisive shot into a tricky green which slopes severely from left to right. Always factor in the wind speed and direction and try to keep your ball below the hole.

Another magnificent tee-box vista precedes this devious uphill par 4 that can very quickly produce a big number on your card. The narrowest hole on the course puts a premium on accuracy. Again, you must factor in the crosswinds. Beware of the speed of this well-bunkered but fair green.

This is another extremely challenging par 4 – the longest - played into the prevailing wind. Out-of-bounds stakes run the length of the left-side; a series of trees and bunkers guards the right. Keeping it down the middle opens up a deceptive green which slopes slightly from front to back.

The longest hole on the course, this par 5 is uphill but usually with the wind – allowing you to 'let out the shaft'. Its wide, verdant fairways can be a bit of a respite until you reach the three-tiered and well-bunkered green. A back-level pin is not for the faint of heart.

Be prepared to contend with a significant left-to-right cross-wind as you play this uphill par 3. If your choice is a 7-iron to a front pin, it can be a 4-iron to the back. A shot drifting right and clearing the greenside bunker will kick down to the hole. Guard against being too far left or long.

The stronger of the two par 3s on the back nine, this hole is played from an elevated tee which offers a good view of what's ahead - 100 yards of rock and gorse before a deep apron which collects shots falling short. The green slopes dramatically from front to back and calls for a soft left-to-right approach shot. Out-of-bounds right and tree-trouble down the left make the hole even more intimidating.

This par 4 dogleg left has become increasingly difficult over the years as the Lombardi poplars down the left side have grown to towering heights making the drive from the chute very precise. The recently re-built fairway results in tighter lies but greater roll as you approach a long, narrow green which slopes subtlety to the right.

A straightforward par 4 which features a severely bunkered green. Make a note of where the pin is set and play your tee shot for the position that will give you the best angle into this two-tiered green. The back-left pin placement is perhaps the toughest on the course.

This short par 5 can offer your best chance for a birdie. Trees down the left and out-of-bounds right help narrow the fairway as you approach another slick green which slopes from the back to a substantial false front. Take an extra club if there's any sign of the prevailing wind in your face.

A great finishing hole, this par 4 which requires that your drive avoid the cluster of fairway bunkers on the left while staying out of the tress, right. The approach shot to an elevated green demands length and accuracy to avoid the bunkers left and right. The contoured and crowned putting surface is tricky and has changed the outcome of many a match over the years.