The signature hole is the 17th, a 169-yard par-three featuring a vertigo-inducing drop of more than 130ft from tee to green. 
Club selection is tricky first time out, and it’s hard to convince oneself to take a 9-iron or wedge for a shot of such distance, but that is all it takes.
The home hole is a breathtaking downhill par-five, and at 559-yards is the longest on the course, requiring three precision shots if the green is to be found in regulation. Danger lurks everywhere.
Despite coming in at a relatively short 6781-yards from the Black tees, the course is rated at 72.7 with a slope rating a painful 136. Make no mistake, Red Mountain is extremely challenging and there are ample opportunities to lose balls. That said, it is short enough to allow for tactical placement off the tee and a focus on finding the fairway over striving for distance is strongly recommended. Your 3-wood or hybrid will likely see more of a workout than your driver.
The beautifully-appointed club house has a well stocked pro shop and excellent food, and the caddies are well trained. Highly recommended for the stronger player.
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