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Deer Creek Golf, North Coursestarstarstarstar

The bland name belies both the quality and the complexity of Deer Creek’s marquee track. Divided into three nines, the North Course provides a triumvirate of well-crafted jewels. Of the many challenges on the Black Pearl, the length and narrowness of the fairways will pose the biggest threat to par. Consider the 527-yard, par five third: drop your drive about 220 yards out, erring to the right to set up for the left-turning dogleg. Two mid-irons away is the swooping green—aim for the front right of the putting surface. On the Ruby nine, things get wet. The 511-yard, par five eighth is straightforward until your third shot, but you can go for it in two, as a large pond fronts a severely undulating green and bunkers to the right. Four-and-a-half-hour rounds are encouraged and the pace of play is monitored. As a bonus, the new power carts (also at Deer Creek’s South and Cedars courses) are equipped with GPS systems that display an image of each hole.

27 holes. Black Pearl: nine holes, 3,482 yards, par 36. Diamond: nine holes, 3,138 yards, par 35. Ruby: nine holes, 3,106 yards, par 35

Green Fees:
M–F $58–$65; Sa–Su and holidays $63–$70; twilight $30–$33
Carts:
power cart included in green fees
Amenities:
club rentals, clubhouse, lessons, snack bar, two pro shops, two restaurants
Reservations:
up to one week in advance
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    2700 Audley Rd. N. , Ajax

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