War Admiral – Hole 6 Review
Hole 6 – Tee Shot Overview
Par: 4
Style: Tree-lined, narrow strait shot with water in play
Setting: Forest corridor with a right-side water hazard and tight fairway
From the Tee Box
The tee shot on Hole 6 at War Admiral is a visually narrow and mentally demanding opener to this par 4. Tall pines pinch both sides of the fairway, creating a classic parkland tunnel effect. However, the real challenge lies in the right side water hazard, which is very much in play off the tee and adds immediate pressure—especially for players who favor a fade or push.
⛳ Strategic Notes: Tee Shot Shape: A slight fade (left-to-right for right-handers) may follow the natural shape of the hole, but it must be controlled to avoid flirting with the water.
Water Hazard: Starting from about 230–250 yards out, the water creeps into range for longer hitters, especially from the right side of the fairway. It's a risk you can’t ignore.
Target Area: A safe line is the left-center of the fairway, which keeps the ball well clear of both tree lines and water while still offering a good angle into the green.
Club Selection: Depending on confidence and wind, a 3-wood or hybrid may be smarter than driver—especially if you’re tempted to cut too much off.
💡 Pro Tip: Play smart, not bold. The hole rewards precision and punishes overconfidence. If your driver brings the water into play, club down and hit your number. Keeping it dry and in the fairway gives you a clear path for birdie or safe par.
Hole 6 – Fairway Approach
Now positioned in the heart of the fairway after a well-placed tee shot, players face a striking and demanding second shot that defines the strategic character of Hole 6.
Visual & Strategic Breakdown
From this vantage point, the fairway runs straight but tightens visually as it nears the green. The real tension here is introduced by the water hazard guarding the entire right side from mid-fairway to green. Add to that a well-positioned bunker on the left and you've got a green framed by danger on both flanks.
🎯 Target Strategy: Ideal Angle: Aim for the left-center of the green, or just short left if the pin is tucked right. This keeps water out of play and gives you a chip or putt up the slope.
Shot Shape: A controlled draw (right-to-left for righties) is ideal if you want to hold the left side of the green and avoid the hazard.
Club Selection: Depending on your tee shot, this could be anything from a mid-iron to a long iron or hybrid. Precision matters more than distance here.
⚠️ Hazards to Watch: Water: A slight push or thin strike brings the entire right side pond into play.
Bunker: Short left is better than wet, but the bunker leaves a tough up-and-down.
Back of Green: Likely slopes away slightly—going long may leave a downhill chip or tricky putt back toward the hazard.
💡 Pro Tip: Treat this as a green-light shot only if you’re confident in your distance and ball flight. Otherwise, playing to the fat side of the green or even short is smart—par is a good score here.
Hole 6 – Green Complex and Surroundings
Approaching the green on Hole 6, the pressure doesn’t let up. What began as a tree-lined tee shot and a nerve-testing second over water now concludes with one of the more visually intimidating green sites on the front nine.
Visual & Strategic Breakdown
The green itself sits tucked against the water's edge on the right, almost daring you to miss. There’s a deep front-right bunker that acts like a magnet for anything short and leaking toward the hazard. From the fairway, the visual intimidation is real—water wraps dangerously close around the green’s right and back sides, forcing a laser-focused approach or a confident lag to a safe zone.
🟩 Green Characteristics: Appears modest in size but plays tighter due to its protective surroundings
Subtle undulation likely favors back-to-front movement
Slope appears to tilt slightly toward the water, especially on the right half
⚠️ Hazards & Trouble Areas: Front-Right Bunker: Leaves a nervy splash shot toward water if the pin is tucked right
Water Long and Right: A thin or aggressive shot can skip and find the hazard
Over the Green: Possibly even worse than short—brings a downhill chip or putt back toward water
🎯 Pin Position Strategy: Front/Right Pin: Aim middle-left; do not chase it unless you're dialed in
Middle Pin: Safest to aim for center, but spin control matters
Back Pin: Requires precision—long is dead, so pick a club that lands short and runs
💡 Pro Tip: Even though it’s a short iron or wedge for most, this is a green you respect, not attack blindly. A par here is well earned. If you're out of position after your second shot, consider laying up or aiming for the largest landing zone on the green—don't get greedy.
