Built By Local Professional Caddies

Oak Marsh is a course that rewards precision, patience, and smart decision-making far more than raw distance. Built from decades of local caddy experience, this guide teaches you how to navigate Pete Dye's strategic design, Beau Welling's thoughtful 2025 restoration, ever-changing marsh winds, and the demanding approach angles created by elevated greens, railroad ties, and tightly framed fairways.

Designed for Every Skill Level

Whether you're a low-, mid-, or high-handicap golfer, every Playing Guide includes advice tailored to your game. From aggressive lines for accomplished players to smarter, safer strategies that eliminate big numbers, you'll know exactly how to approach every hole with confidence.

HOLE 1 - THROUGH THE OAKS
Generous landing — the left side opens the green

Par 4  -  404 / 347 / 340 yds.

Tee Shot
Before you embark on this Pete Dye journey, take a minute to roll past the 9th and 18th greens located near the clubhouse to catch a glimpse of the greens and the daily pin positions. This will help you visualize those approach shots and set you up for success.

Don't be intimidated by the heritage live oak trees lining both sides of the first hole, as the landing area is quite generous. There are no bunkers to negotiate off the tee, but you will want to take a left-center target line to avoid overhanging branches that encroach on the right side of the hole and can block out shots missed to the right. The trees will block you from feeling the wind, which is normally blowing into you. CaddyTips® recommends looking at the Spanish moss in the treetops to gauge the wind direction and speed.

Low-handicap: Driver from the back tees is recommended to have a manageable approach shot into a well-protected green. Mid-High handicap: Driver is not necessary, as an emphasis is placed on placement rather than distance, so select a club that will give you the most confidence to reach this fairway in regulation.