A solid tee shot is essential on this hole. Longer hitters may attempt to carry the dogleg corner to set up a much shorter approach, but be cautious—not clearing the fairway could lead to trouble. A safer play is a drive of 180–200 yards to the corner, which will leave a mid to long iron into the green. Once on the putting surface, you might face a challenging uphill putt to a tricky upper-tier pin. The green is well protected, with bunkers guarding the right side and a single bunker to the left.

The longest of the par 3s, this hole demands a well-struck long iron or hybrid to reach the green. Precision is key, as a large, cavernous bunker guards the left side, making recovery and saving par a real challenge. Shots that come up short tend to kick from right to left, adding to the difficulty of holding the green.

One of the toughest par 4s on the course, this hole demands precision both off the tee and on the approach. A recently added championship tee has increased the length, adding to the challenge. After the drive, players face a difficult uphill second shot, made even trickier by the natural slope of the terrain, which tends to kick shots quickly from right to left. The narrow green is well protected, with bunkers guarding the right side. Walking off with a par here is always a hard-earned and welcome result.

A picturesque par 3 that calls for a short to mid-iron, accuracy is key on the tee. Hitting the green is essential—miss right and you're left with a challenging chip onto a narrow, sloping surface; miss left and your ball may find the large pond that eagerly awaits wayward shots. Once on the green, the slopes from back to front and right to left make for a tricky two-putt, demanding full concentration to walk away with par.

One of the shorter par 4s on the course, this hole tempts longer hitters to take on the green. However, the large island bunker guarding the front makes it a risky proposition. A safer option is to lay up with a tee shot of around 180–200 yards, which leaves a comfortable 75-yard approach. Precision is still required, as the green is well protected by bunkers to the left, right, and behind.

The ideal play is to find the heart of the fairway, steering clear of the trees on the left and the well-placed fairway bunkers. The left bunker comes into play around 250 yards, while the one on the right sits at approximately 275 yards. A tee shot finding the fairway will set up a mid-iron approach to a long, narrow green. Be cautious on your second shot—a bunker to the left is ready to catch any wayward approaches.

A par 4 for men and a par 5 for ladies, this is a truly enjoyable and strategic hole. The tee shot is relatively straightforward, with the main challenge being a fairway bunker on the left. Laying back off the tee will leave a long, blind second shot—or the option to play safely up to the top of the hill. When hitting your second or third shot, consider taking an extra club, as approach shots often come up short. A small green awaits at the bottom of the slope, well guarded by bunkers on both sides.

Positioning is key from the tee on this hole. The club’s halfway house provides an excellent line to aim for, but accuracy is essential to avoid the two bunkers on the left side of the fairway. Longer hitters may try to carry the bunkers on the right to set up a shorter approach. Once safely in the fairway, the uphill second shot demands precision to find a well-protected, three-tiered green. Missing left leaves a challenging pitch back onto the putting surface.

The first of the club’s par 5s, this hole rewards smart strategy and accurate play. From the tee, aim down the middle or slightly right to steer clear of the fairway bunker on the left. Positioning is crucial for your second shot, with fairway bunkers and a stream lying in wait. Longer hitters may be tempted to go for the green in two, but a deep bunker on the right and a sharply sloping front make it a tough target to hold.

A challenging tee shot framed by large trees makes the 10th hole an intimidating test. Aim to shape your drive slightly from left to right to stay in the fairway. The second shot requires a mid to short iron—favor landing short and left, allowing the ball to feed toward the center of the green.

The men’s Stroke Index Number 1 hole demands precision on every shot, allowing no margin for error. The tee shot requires both accuracy and the ideal length—around 200 yards down the fairway—to set up a clear view of the green as the hole bends nearly 90 degrees to the left. From there, a 160–180 yard approach must carry a ditch to reach an uphill green. Missing left is costly, as getting up and down from that side is nearly impossible due to the green’s severe multi-directional slopes. Even a two-putt on this challenging surface is a worthy achievement.

After the stern test of the 11th hole, the 12th offers a welcome breather. This modest par 5 is reachable in two for longer hitters, but a cleverly positioned fairway ditch between 260 and 280 yards forces every player to think strategically as they navigate the hole. With the fairway sloping from right to left, it’s best to aim your second or third shot toward the higher right side, allowing the ball to roll up onto the putting surface. A single bunker guards the right side of the green, which is long, narrow, and relatively flat—demanding precision when players arrive to putt.

The club’s signature hole, this stunning par 3 is framed by trees and demands a precise mid-iron to find the narrow putting surface. Heavily bunkered and featuring a small upper tier, the green presents a true test both on the tee shot and the subsequent putt. As with all par 3s at Carlisle Golf Club, missing the green off the tee makes salvaging par a very tough challenge.

The tee shot is straightforward, provided you avoid the bunkers on the right side of the fairway. Then the real challenge begins—a mid to short iron uphill to a green that demands careful attention. Favor the left side of the green, as anything short tends to bounce right, often ending up in one of the two greenside bunkers or the rough. Once on the putting surface, the difficulty continues, with a highly undulating green that makes this a demanding par 4.

A classic par 5 and a true three-shot hole that demands smart course management. The generous fairway offers comfort off the tee, but be sure to keep your drive left to avoid the fallen tree, which could block your second shot. Accurate yardage and club selection are crucial to carry the first ditch while finishing short of the second. Longer hitters must ensure they can carry that second ditch. For your approach and third shot, be cautious to avoid the long bunker guarding the right side of the green and the deep bunker to the left.

A challenging par 4, this hole is flanked by out of bounds on both sides, and from the championship tees, you’ll need to carry the ball safely over the out-of-bounds area. A massive oak tree stands in the middle of the fairway, so favoring the left side not only avoids it but also shortens the hole. The slightly uphill second shot requires a long iron or wood to reach the two-tiered green. Be cautious not to overshoot, as the trees and rough behind the green await any wayward shots.

The final and perhaps most demanding of the par 3s has undergone significant improvements in recent years, including a new championship tee and selective tree removal to enhance the view of the stream running along the left side. Players must hit a precise mid-iron shot down onto the green, where accuracy is crucial to avoid the stream. A bunker on the right waits to catch any tee shots that stray in an attempt to avoid the water. This hole is not for the fainthearted—most players will be relieved to take a bogey and move on to the 18th tee.

With out of bounds running along the right and newly added fairway bunkers, the final tee shot presents a serious challenge. Longer hitters may attempt to carry the bunkers, setting up a short approach, while others will need to lay up for a fuller shot into the green. Precision on the second shot is essential, as the two-tiered green is unforgiving—anything short of the flag is likely to roll back off the front, leaving a tough up-and-down to save par.