18 Toughest Holes in North Central Massachusetts

Moonoosnock Country Club<br />
Hole 5<br />
The toughest par 3 in our area is No. 5 at Monoosnock Country Club.<br />
This uphill par 3 measures 235 yards from the back of the tee. Rarely<br />
played from all the way back the hole measures 214 yards from the<br />
blue/white tees and 195 yards from the red/green tees on the<br />
scorecard. The uphill distance of this hole is not at the top of the<br />
list for the reasons this hole is so tough. Up near the top of the<br />
list is the slope and narrowness of the green, followed by three front<br />
bunkers which easily come into play because of their location. The<br />
slight opening between the bunkers makes it extremely difficult to<br />
roll the ball onto the green. The hole, despite its distance, requires<br />
a high shot which is extremely difficult to do given the yardage<br />
length and uphillness of this hole. Other factors of difficulty is the<br />
prevailing wind, which is mostly against the players and the out of<br />
bounds to the left and over the green. A truly difficult and<br />
challenging par 3 golf hole. And in my opinion, the toughest par 3 in<br />
our area. -- Bernie DiPasquale, Monoosnock CC<br />
SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE / Ashley Green

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Moonoosnock Country Club
Hole 5
The toughest par 3 in our area is No. 5 at Monoosnock Country Club.
This uphill par 3 measures 235 yards from the back of the tee. Rarely
played from all the way back the hole measures 214 yards from the
blue/white tees and 195 yards from the red/green tees on the
scorecard. The uphill distance of this hole is not at the top of the
list for the reasons this hole is so tough. Up near the top of the
list is the slope and narrowness of the green, followed by three front
bunkers which easily come into play because of their location. The
slight opening between the bunkers makes it extremely difficult to
roll the ball onto the green. The hole, despite its distance, requires
a high shot which is extremely difficult to do given the yardage
length and uphillness of this hole. Other factors of difficulty is the
prevailing wind, which is mostly against the players and the out of
bounds to the left and over the green. A truly difficult and
challenging par 3 golf hole. And in my opinion, the toughest par 3 in
our area. -- Bernie DiPasquale, Monoosnock CC
SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE / Ashley Green