THE WOODFORD CLUB AERIAL VIDEO VIEW OF THE FRONT 9
Start your round with a breath of confidence. At just 471 yards from the back tees, this forgiving par 5 is the least difficult hole on the course—ranked 18th in handicap. A well-placed tee shot sets up a realistic chance to reach the green in two, especially with favorable conditions. The fairway welcomes aggressive play, but a steady, strategic approach rewards just as well. A great opportunity to open your round with a birdie—or at least settle in with a solid par.
Short and uphill, Hole 4 is a tempting opportunity for long hitters to go for the green—but don’t get careless. Bunkers guard the approach, and the green’s subtle undulations can turn a short birdie putt into a tricky two-putt. Play it smart off the tee and you’ll have a great look at birdie. This one’s definitely gettable—but only if you respect the slopes and sand.
This short dogleg right is all about placement. The fairway is flanked tightly by trees on both sides, making an accurate tee shot essential. Find the landing zone and you’re left with a very manageable approach into a receptive green. It's a definite birdie opportunity—but miss your mark early, and you'll be playing defense. And don’t be surprised if a few horses beyond the green take an interest in your short game.
Don’t let the short number fool you—this par 3 demands precision. A narrow tee shot must thread through a chute of mature trees and carry uphill to an elevated green. Club selection is key, especially when the wind sneaks through the treetops. Missing short or left leaves a tricky recovery. Walk away with a par here and you’ve done well—this is one of the tougher tests on the front nine.
Another scoring chance—but only if you find the fairway. Hole 5 rewards a straight tee shot with a clean look at the green, but stray too far left and you're punching out from the trees. Miss right, and you're flirting with more trees and out of bounds. The green is approachable and fair, so keep it between the lines and this hole can be your friend. Bonus: A few curious thoroughbreds might be watching your swing from the field to the right—no pressure.
A fun dogleg left that rewards precision off the tee. Aim for the right side of the fairway to set up the best angle into the green—but go too far right on your second shot, and you’ll find yourself staring down a deep greenside bunker. Play it smart and you’ve got another great chance to card a birdie. This one’s all about execution—and a little course management.
A strategic dogleg right that puts accuracy front and center. Off the tee, a grouping of trees on the right tempts a fade—but miss too far left, and you risk flirting with water. The ideal shot shape is a controlled left-to-right drive that finds the bend and sets up a manageable approach. The green is fair, but only if you arrive from the right angle. It’s the #2 handicap hole for a reason—be smart, not greedy.
A classic dogleg left that rewards smart positioning off the tee. Favor the right side of the fairway to open up the best angle into a green that slopes steadily from back to front. But don't get too comfortable—well-placed bunkers guard the approach, and their depth can turn a missed target into a scramble. Fair, yes—but far from automatic.
A beautiful closer to the front nine, Hole 9 begins with a memorable tee shot over water to an elevated fairway. Find the short grass, and you're set up for a scoring opportunity—but don’t forget the hole climbs steadily uphill. You may want to club up for your approach to this well-defended green.
Finish strong, then reward yourself with a visit to the Colonel Bogey Room or the historic Jack Jouett Tavern for a well-earned refreshment before taking on the back.