The newly renovated Raleigh Country Club (RCC) golf course will reopen on Friday, November 6, as Kyle Franz, Billy Cole and their teams finalize landscaping upgrades throughout the course. Last week, Holes 1-3 were featured as a first-look at the course. This week's preview features noticeable differences with unique views and upgrades made on Holes 4, 5 and 6. Stay tuned to see more sneak peeks throughout the course over the next few weeks.

Hole #4

The addition of the bunker on the left shouldn’t be in play for the better golfer but allow for a great sight line for players that move the ball from left to right. For those that take a more aggressive approach off the tee, you may find yourself in a tricky uneven lie at the bottom of the hill. Your approach to this well-bunkered green needs to stay below the hole at all costs, but played far enough to carry the false front.

Hole #5

Two fairway bunkers have been added to the left side allowing for a more natural shape to this dogleg right. Players may find the approach shot to this green a little easier than the older green, with more hole locations on the right side than ever before. Remember, any shot short will find either the meandering creek or Miller’s Pond.

Hole #6

If anyone would like to play a 270 yard Par 3, this "new" Ross tee is for you! Players will notice how well the bunkers frame this green, as playing your 2nd from them is better than leaving yourself short off the tee. A new forward tee has also been installed, as well as tree removal on both sides to help players shape tee shots into this green.

Photos courtesy of Chip Henderson Photography