Some photos from an incredible round at Tobacco Road just outside of Pinehurst, N.C.

The par-3 8th has an incredible green complex.

What a look into the par-5 11th. Short par 5 but what a visual.

This is your third shot into the par-5 13th. Can you spot the green?

The tiny green most shrouded by bunkers and mounding on the par-5 13th.

The blind tee shot on No. 16, with the fairway totally hidden.

This Mike Strantz design quickly became one of my all-time favorite courses in the world. Shot a career-low-tying round of 66, and it was the most special place I could imagine.

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