April 18th in Courses, Features, People.

Oki’s Favorite Nine …er, Ten

China Creek No.2 “When Mount Rainier’s out, it’ll take your breath away from the tee box..” Coal Creek No.1 “The very first round of golf I ever played there was with Fred Couples, the course designer. I birdied the hole, and Fred parred it, so it’s been a favorite of mine ever since.” Harbour Pointe No.11 “As you crest a ridge and drop down to the green below, you’re treated to a dramatic view of Puget Sound.” Hawks Prairie, Woodlands Course No.13 “The water all along the right side of this par-5 makes it a terrific and challenging hole.” Hawks Prairie, Links Course No.14 “Just a great par-4 nestled right up against Puget Sound, with terrific views of the water and mountains.” Indian Summer, No.10/11 “Number 10 is a winding par-5; it’s not particularly long, but it’s tough to get on in two — your shot placement is critical. Number 11 is just a hard, hard par-3 — narrow, and long.” Washington National No.17 “I love this par-5, with the stream that meanders across the hole and the water in front of the green. Just a gorgeous hole.” Echo Falls No.18 “What a great finishing hole. Either you’re on the green, or you’re wet.” Trophy Lake No.18 “Another great par-5. I was once playing in a foursome with Bill Gates, and ended up losing to Bill on this hole. I had to pay him $10 — a very painful $10.” Plateau Club No.18 “I have a personal rule that if I ever shoot 100 or more in a round, I’ll give up the game forever. One time this hole saved me — I birdied it to finish at 99, and I’m still playing golf today.”

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