A luxury of added land space at RGCC and architectural changes made
over the last decade, No. 19 represents what used to be No.15. This
newly constructed hole features elevated tees and a green positioned to
force all golfers to carry a pond that guards a crowned green both
front and left. With huge oaks immediately behind the green, the
golfer's only options are two: hit the green with a mid to short iron
or bail out right into a funneled area for a difficult chip. Don't
plan on making par or birdie here, the green is difficult to read and
harder to hold.
While what used to be the 16th hole is usually quartered from the left
by a prevailing gentle breeze, the tee shot must negotiate the pond on
the left and OB right to reach the moderate-sized landing area. A
short iron from the ideal position faces a small green with a steep
embankment left and a front bunker. As the green yields little,
miscues right may fortuitously bounce back onto the green from the
hillside and offer a birdie opportunity.
