The architect and managers always had a feeling that this was going to be one of the more spectacular holes on the course. Initially, the layout called for some small piles of rocks to be placed along the right side. The engineering reports suggested that the boulders were largely situated at ground level. However as excavation progressed, it became apparent that "ground level" was almost 20 feet deep at times. Though time consuming, each and every boulder was dug up and moved, and the end result was nothing less than sensational.

The ground for this par 5 ran nicely, allowing the first landing area to be a little higher than the green as the hole turns very gently from right to left. Although on the short side, as far as par 5’s are concerned, there is plenty of adventure for the golfer who tries to get home in two. With water on the left of the green, and rocks to the right, often times a shorter iron, then a chip onto the green is the best play. Frequently referred to as the "lava fields of Maine" the third hole is one which golfers will never forget.

 

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