18 Great Holes

5. 3d hole at Charles River Country Club in Newton Marion Maney McInerney, the 1992 US Women's Mid-Amateur Championship winner, says this par 4 in Newton helps a golfer to 'ease into your round.' The hole plays anywhere from 368 to 380 yards. McInerney's favorite hole was an easy choice since she got engaged on this green. Her recommendation: 'Play a slight draw off the tee, and be sure to use enough club to reach the green because it plays longer than you think.'
5. 3d hole at Charles River Country Club in Newton

Marion Maney McInerney, the 1992 US Women's Mid-Amateur Championship winner, says this par 4 in Newton helps a golfer to "ease into your round." The hole plays anywhere from 368 to 380 yards. McInerney's favorite hole was an easy choice since she got engaged on this green.

Her recommendation: "Play a slight draw off the tee, and be sure to use enough club to reach the green because it plays longer than you think."

(Frank O'Brien for the Boston Globe)

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