PHOTO BY MATT SEEFELDT, ILLUSTRATION BY DEAN LAVATO " I've been here four years and can't quite put my finger on it; it's just a magical place to play. " -Keith Kalny GREAT DRIVES The Jewel Golf Club Lake City | No. 11 » par 3 » 128-209 yards Opened 2005 | Architect Hale Irwin | Superintendent Lucas Grieves Head Professional Keith Kalny | Course Record 64, Mark Giorgi W ith gorgeous fairways rolling through towering trees, The Jewel beckons golfers to come experience its remarkable beauty. A variety of holes and unique green structures won't overwhelm higher handicap players, yet allow lower handicappers to revel in the challenge. No. 11 fits that bill. A curving par 3 nestled between encroaching hardwoods left and an unforgiving pond right includes five different tees (two that avoid a watery forced carry). A series of three bunkers front and right at water's edge provides a small beach bailout for those fading (or drawing) a bit too much. Players should carry their ball all the way up the left side of the long, sloping green or risk fishing for it on the right. " You don't necessarily have to hit the green to make par, " says head golf professional Keith Kalny. " Three's a good score, but a four isn't bad either. " -Rachel Blauert 8 MINNESOTAGOLFER Spring 2021 mngolf.orghttp://www.mngolf.org