(great drives ) " That's one of the holes golfers start thinking about way earlier in the round. As they start making the turn or go to the back nine, it looms large. " -Matt Vandelac Tartan Park GC Lake Elmo White No. 2 » par 4 » 327-430 yards Opened 1965 (18 holes); 9 holes added in 1985 Architect Don Herfort Head Professional Matt Vandelac Superintendent Tom Steigauf Course Record 65, Allen Doyle (2001-Blue/White courses) T he tee on Tartan Park's White second hole is 40 feet above the fairway-a nice vista that can distract you from the trouble below. Trees left and water all along the right that pinches the landing area at about 150 yards out make your club choice crucial. " It's a classic risk-reward hole, " head pro Matt Vandelac says. " You can hit driver to inside 180 yards for a chance at the green. But that gets risky because it brings water into play. If you lay back to 180-plus you probably have to lay up on your second, which is no bargain either. " The approach over water is to a good-sized green sloping back to front, but by that time it could be over. " Focus on the fairway and green, " says Vandelac. " Get the heck out of there with bogie or better and you've conquered it. " -Joseph Oberle 8 MINNESOTAGOLFER Spring 2014 www.mngolf.org 0 ( Stroke Saver " You're at your own risk if you hit something closer than 160 yards to the green. Pick a club that's going to get you in the best spot for your approach before it narrows. Play it to the fat of the fairway. " -Matt Vandelac ILLUSTRATION BY DEAN LAVATO PHOTO BY W.P. RYANhttp://www.mngolf.org