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Avellanas Beach,
Northern Pacific Coast
Par: 72
Yardage: 7274
Architect: Mike Young
This newly created 18 hole championship links style layout was completed in February of 2001. Mike Young designed the course on what used to be a working cattle ranch and is now part of a 5,000 acre mega-development which when complete will include residential areas with condos, single family homes, a tennis center, beach club, equestrian center, and up to 3 resort hotels. The entire project is still in the early stages of development, but the course already boasts the finest greens in Costa Rica . The course is a coastal layout with wide, open fairways and the prevailing winds come into play on just about every hole. The bump and run is recommended for most approach shots as the greens are hard and fast. A truly distinguishing characteristic of Hacienda Pinilla is the many well-placed pot bunkers that are cleverly placed around most greens. The course offers a lot of variety. It is challenging, and will reward conservative play more often than not. Carts are mandatory.
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