The 622-yard second is a three-shot par 5 for all but the longest hitters. The tee shot must avoid the three bunkers that are scattered around the landing area on either side of the fairway. The second shot is important and finding the fairway is a must. Most players will attempt to position themselves to the right to open up the green for their approach shots. The sloping green makes putting difficult. Players will expect a birdie 4 but few will actually make one on this straightforward but difficult par 5.

The fourth hole is a difficult and beautiful 435-yard par 4 requiring accuracy and distance off the tee. Most players will tee off with an iron or fairway wood to the right center of the fairway, avoiding the water hazard down the left side. Approach shots will need to avoid a grass collection area on the front-right and bunkers left and rear of the green. The fourth hole has played over par in past PGA TOUR events at the TPC at Avenel. Players will take a 4 and go happily.

The 520-yard, par 5 sixth hole provides another birdie opportunity. The ideal landing area is on the left side of this tree-lined beauty, setting up an exciting second shot for those who dare hit into the green fronted by Rock Run Creek. Beautiful and birdieable, hole No. 6 could get a player going with birdie or eagle. It also presents very obvious risks. A great hole to watch!

Another long, difficult par 4. At 453 yards, hole No. 8 demands a lot from the players. Two bunkers on either side of the fairway come into play, so tee shots must be long and accurate. The green complex is situated to accommodate a high draw, which most players will be attempting to hit from between 150 and 180 yards. The front bunker will gather short approaches and present a very difficult up-and-down. It is preferred, however, to either of the two bunkers at the rear of the green from which par would be miraculous. Four is a good score here.

One of the things distinguishing TPC courses from others is the way they ask players to change gears. The 10th is a good example of this. Approximate in yardage to number one, this 374-yard par 4 plays slightly right-to-left, instead of left-to-right. A drive in the fairway is critical to controlling the distance of the approach shot. The green is wide and narrow, protected by Rock Run Creek in front and two bunkers long. Two accurate shots present the player with a birdie opportunity while any miscues will likely lead to bogey or worse. Most players will gladly take par on this very scenic hole and move on.

Long and treacherous describes the 12th hole at the TPC at Avenel. In 1992, this 472-yard, par 4 was the toughest hole on the PGA TOUR. Stand on the Championship tees and you can see why. The dogleg-left demands two long accurate shots. Typically, a long-iron approach is needed to reach the green protected by the ever-present Rock Run Creek on the front and right. Once on the green a player's work is not through. If confronted with having to navigate the large ridge running through its middle, any player would be pleased to 2-putt. Par will pick up ground on the field.

Double eagle is not out of the question at the 301-yard, par 4 14th. Brave souls willing to risk an attempt to drive the green have to negotiate Rock Run Creek, which runs the length of the hole and nestles up to the front and right side of the green, and two deep bunkers to the left of the green. Most players will hit a mid- or long-iron to the middle of the fairway and attempt to attack the flagstick with a short approach. The design of this hole makes for great drama and lots of birdies! As the players leave the green they say good-bye to Rock Run Creek and head for home.

The 415-yard, par 4 16th is relatively straight, requiring a drive between two difficult fairway bunkers. The deepest bunker on the course, positioned front-left of the green and protecting any hole locations on the left side, should be avoided at all cost on approach shots. Fairway metal, mid-iron, one putt will be the play of choice here, where getting up and down for par can be very difficult.

Four is a good score at this 444-yard, par 4 finishing hole, but birdie three is also possible. The amphitheater setting provides a stage for high drama. Players will attempt to favor the right side of the fairway with their drives to open up the green a little on their second shots. The large green is well-protected by four bunkers and deep rough. Hole No. 18 is a fair and demanding finishing hole where a championship will likely be earned.