Course:Positano Bay
 Type:Original
 Location:Positano,Italy
 Background:Original
 Objects:Original
 Designer:Steve Holden

   Hole    Par   Yards     Hole    Par    Yards
   1        4      346     10       4       389
   2        4      410     11       4       368
   3        5      554     12       3       205
   4        3      213     13       5       480
   5        4      378     14       4       402
   6        4      368     15       4       344
   7        5      565     16       4       381
   8        3      213     17       3       160
   9        4      402     18       5       530
   OUT     36     3449     IN      36      3259
               Par 72     Yards 6708

  Positano is located on the southern border of Italy on the Gulf of Salerno.
 Known by insiders as an enchanting getaway with beautiful landscaping and
 scenery with large patches of bougainvillea,a pinkish red flower,draped 
 across the land and most of the villas.Since JNSE doesn't allow for a large
 gathering of color without being offensive I settled for small patches.I also
 stuck some forsythia in for good measure.
  I was always fascinated with Pebble Beach,the look,feel and style of play 
 but Bob Polin did such a good job with this course not once but twice that
 there's really nothing much more to do.By the way Bob,the 2nd version is much
 easier on us mere mortals.Anyway,I did the next best thing and that's make a
 course that has some similar play.I also included some of the techniques I
 used in making Mahoosuc Ridge one of my more popular course's.The course is
 very short by my standard's and really not very difficult but just a couple
 bad shots and you could be in for a long game.Where Augusta has Amen Corner,
 Positano has Devil's Triangle.Now these holes like Amen Corner aren't that
 difficult if played properly but a little wind and a slight miss .....
  I played with the objects and BG for four weeks before finally being 
 satisfied.If you find fault with either or let me know,there's plenty of 
 spares.All are original except for an evergreen I had made for The Pavilion.
  As always if you have any comments good or bad don't hesitate to let me know
 but we all know you can't please everybody.I think you"ll find Positano fun
 to play,colorful and challenging without driving you crazy.
  Other course's I"ve designed: Destiny Draw, Happy Hollow,Emerald Isle,
 Timberwolf,Chastity Springs,Mahoosuc Ridge and The Pavilion.

                                    Steve Holden
                                    371 Cananero Drive
                                    Harrison,Ohio
                                    513-367-1385
                                    Prodigy ID# BMDM65A
  Remember, swing easy and keep your head down!