(great drives ) Montgomery National GC Montgomery No. 5 » par 4 » 252-390 yds. Opened 1971 (nine holes), 1990 (second nine) Architect Joel Goldstrand Superintendent Joe Berggren Head Professional Charlie Denet Course Record 61, Greg Tuttle (2002) L egend has it that the original landowner of Montgomery National haunts the grounds and makes appearances when the land is not treated respectfully. Whether or not that's true, if you don't respect hole No. 5, it can haunt the rest of your round. The hole doglegs left around water to a 30-foot landing area that the courageous can attempt to hit. It's 240 from the back tees to cut off the water, so laying up to a mid-iron is advisable. Succeed and the second shot is short but semi-blind to an elevated green that slopes severely from back to front. " Your biggest challenge is keeping the approach below the hole, " says former pro Paul Schubring. " If you hit past the hole, right or left, you will be working on your putts-putting very defensively. " -Joseph Oberle ( Stroke Saver " Play your second shot from the fairway and make sure your approach shot is below the hole. " - Paul Schubring * 240 yds. to carry water Elevated sloped green 10 MINNESOTAGOLFER Spring 2012 www.mngolf.org PHOTO BY W.P. RYAN ILLUSTRATIONS BY DEAN LAVATO " IT'S CHALLENGING OFF THE TEE; IT'S CHALLENGING ON YOUR APPROACH SHOT; AND IT IS CERTAINLY GOING TO CHALLENGE YOUR PUTTER -Paul Schubringhttp://www.mngolf.org