Hole 15 presents players with a picturesque pause, an elevated tee box offering panoramic views across the surrounding terrain. But make no mistake: despite its inviting frame, this short Par 4 is a subtle trap, luring the ambitious into narrow fairway bottlenecks and treacherous green-side hazards. It’s the lowest stroke index on the course, but it’s a test of accuracy, not power.

Hole 14 is where the course’s open beauty meets the sharp edge of decision-making. This mid-to-long Par 4 flows alongside the wetland edge, curving gracefully toward a green framed by sand and trees. It may appear open and generous off the tee, but this is a hole that tests your discipline, punishes hesitation, and rewards a player bold enough to flirt with the right-hand side. The fairway is wide, but the consequences of poor positioning are even wider.

Hole 13 marks the beginning of the inward journey with a serene yet formidable presence. This soft, low-profile Par 4 hugs the edge of The Mines Golf's wetland sanctuary, a biodiverse zone teeming with quiet life and quiet danger. Though the layout demands little in terms of strategic complexity, the challenge lies in the precision it calls for. The fairway threads gently leftward, leading to a small green backed by thick, native forest, a scene as natural as it is demanding.