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<p>The final hole at <strong><a href="https://www.mbn.com/course/caledonia-golf-and-fish-club">Caledonia Golf &amp; Fish Club</a></strong> is as gorgeous as it is nerve-wracking. A classic risk-reward par 4 framed by centuries-old oaks, with a clubhouse veranda full of onlookers waiting to cheer (or chuckle) at your finish.</p>
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<p>But you can handle it — and here’s how.</p>
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<p><strong>The Setup: A Stage and an Audience</strong></p>
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<p>The 18th plays anywhere from 300 to 385 yards (depending on tee selection), with water running all the way down the <strong>right side</strong> and large oaks encroaching from the left. The fairway narrows where most tee shots land, and the green sits directly in front of the wraparound clubhouse porch, often full of golfers enjoying post-round drinks.</p>
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<p>This isn’t just a hole — it’s a stage.</p>
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<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating the Pressure</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Tee Shot: Favor the Left</strong><br>The fairway slopes gently toward the water, and anything pushed or sliced is wet. Aim toward the left-center of the fairway, even if it means flirting with the trees. A controlled tee shot of 220–250 yards keeps you safely in play and sets up your second shot.</p>
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<p><strong>Approach: Middle of the Green</strong><br>From the fairway, you’ll have a mid-iron or wedge into a green guarded by the pond short and right and framed by bunkers. Don’t get greedy — aim for the center of the green, even if the pin tempts you closer to the water. If you’re in trouble off the tee, it’s perfectly acceptable to lay up short-left and leave yourself a wedge.</p>
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<p><strong>Short Game: Keep It Simple</strong><br>If you miss left or come up a little short, you’re still dry — just facing a delicate pitch or chip. A straightforward bump-and-run or a conservative pitch toward the center of the green is far better than trying a risky flop. The water lurks to the <strong>right</strong>, so focus on leaving yourself a putt and avoid compounding mistakes.</p>
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<p><strong>Putting: Soak It In</strong><br>Once on the green, take your time and enjoy the moment. The green is large and fairly gentle, and even a two-putt earns polite applause. Don’t rush just because you feel the eyes of the crowd — they’ve all been in your position.</p>
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<p><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.mbn.com/course/caledonia-golf-and-fish-club">Caledonia’s</a> 18th isn’t just a hole — it’s an experience. Stay left off the tee, aim for the middle of the green, and play within yourself. If you keep your cool and embrace the stage, you’ll walk off to the porch with a smile (and maybe even applause) instead of a story you’d rather forget.</p>
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<p><em>Photos for this feature from our round at Caledonia Golf &amp; Fish Club on 7-4-25</em></p>
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