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How to Play Continental Golf Course

Course strategy, tee-specific yardages and a hole-by-hole game plan for Continental Golf Course in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Continental Golf Course golf course

Continental Golf Course

Scottsdale, AZ
Blue tees · 3,766 yards
COURSE OVERVIEW

About Continental Golf Course

Continental Golf Club is an 18-hole executive golf course located in Scottsdale, Arizona, designed by Greg Nash and Jeff Hardin. Operating to a par of 60 with twelve par 3s and six par 4s, the layout features mature tree-lined parkland fairways, fairway mounding, undulating greens, and water features including lakes and a drainage canal.

COURSE STRATEGY

How to play Continental Golf Course

Off the tee

Fairways are tree-lined and framed by distinct perimeter mounding, requiring accurate tee shots to stay clear of off-line trouble. Par 4 tee shots reward straight placement to set up short approach angles into small target greens.

Elevation & terrain

Terrain across the course is mostly flat, typical of central Scottsdale parkland design. Subtle fairway mounding and slightly built-up green complexes provide minor visual definition rather than significant elevation changes.

Approach play

Approach play demands precise distance control onto undulating greens framed by bunkers and mounding. Water hazards come into play on select holes, requiring clear carry judgment on target lines.

Around the greens

Greens feature distinct undulations and contouring that can make putts tricky to read. Green complexes are defended by sand bunkers and surrounding fairway mounding.

Best way to play it

Prioritize middle-of-the-green targets on par 3s to stay out of greenside hazards and avoid tricky recovery lies. On short par 4s, favor controlled placement off the tee over maximum distance to secure clean approach angles.

Key takeaways

  • 18-hole par-60 executive layout designed by Greg Nash and Jeff Hardin, featuring 12 par 3s and 6 par 4s.
  • Parkland style setting with mature trees, fairway mounding, and fast, undulating greens.
  • Water hazards come into play on several holes, most notably on the signature 18th hole.
  • Course features full lighting for night golf rounds.
YOUR GAME PLAN

Hole-by-hole game plan

Hole
Par
Yards
HCP
Strategy
1
4
317
6
Play a conservative, controlled tee shot to hit the fairway center, setting up a short wedge approach into an undulating green.
Your 240 yd driver · ~77 yards remaining by raw distance. Favor position and approach angle over extra tee-shot distance.
2
3
133
14
Focus on distance control off the tee to land on the green surface, avoiding greenside mounding on miss-hits.
3
3
117
18
Target the center of the green complex to ensure a clean putt, ignoring tight pin positions.
4
4
338
4
Position the tee shot down the center of the fairway to avoid tree overhangs and establish an uninhibited angle into the green.
Your 240 yd driver · ~98 yards remaining by raw distance. Favor position and approach angle over extra tee-shot distance.
5
3
141
12
Select a club that comfortably reaches the heart of the green, taking extra care to avoid mis-hitting into surrounding turf mounds.
6
3
182
8
Club up to clear fronting hazards and hit the center of the green, as short misses leave difficult recovery chips.
7
3
171
10
Aim for the middle of the putting surface to guard against tough side-slope lies around the green.
8
3
138
16
Take dead aim at the center of the green with a short iron, avoiding short-side mistakes.
9
4
360
2
Favor a controlled tee shot into the wider portion of the fairway, then hit a solid approach to the middle of the green to avoid big numbers.
Your 240 yd driver · ~120 yards remaining by raw distance.
10
4
305
5
Prioritize accuracy over distance on the tee shot to stay in the fairway and setup an uncomplicated wedge approach.
Your 240 yd driver · ~65 yards remaining by raw distance. Favor position and approach angle over extra tee-shot distance.
11
3
158
11
Choose a club that carries cleanly onto the putting surface to stay clear of front-side bunkering.
12
3
113
17
Take a short wedge and swing smoothly to hit the green center, avoiding aggressive lines to tight pin locations.
13
3
188
7
Play for the center or broad side of the green, accepting a par putt rather than challenging tight pin positions.
14
3
157
9
Focus on landing the tee shot on the green surface, avoiding off-line misses into side mounding.
15
3
123
15
Hit a high short-iron shot to hold the green, aiming toward the center to avoid tricky chip shots.
16
4
329
3
Favor accuracy off the tee to hit the fairway center, setting up a clean approach away from surrounding trees.
Your 240 yd driver · ~89 yards remaining by raw distance. Favor position and approach angle over extra tee-shot distance.
17
3
156
13
Aim for the middle of the green to leave an uphill or manageable putt across the undulating surface.
18
4
340
1
Position your tee shot short or clear of the water hazard, then execute a precise approach shot over water to reach the green.
Your 240 yd driver · ~100 yards remaining by raw distance. Favor position and approach angle over extra tee-shot distance.

Course information and strategy are provided for planning purposes. Yardages, course setup, hazards and playing conditions can change. Always confirm current course information before your round.