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"... and the dry desert winds blew up out of the East, creating those colossal and hateful dunes..." (anon) You can give these formidable sand scars any name you want, bunkers, traps, beaches, or dunes, but there's only one word that describes these well-placed, unforgiving trenches of sand guarding Capilano's 8th hole, and that word is 'Trouble!'

Trouble when you get in, and trouble trying to get out. With multiple bunkers lining each side of this very flat but scenic fairway, some discretion is advised. Your best drive off the tee would be a gentle draw on this slight dog-leg left. Don't worry if you end up straight or a touch to the right. There's still lots of opportunity to get your par.

The difficult part of this hole is avoiding the green-side bunkers on your approach shot. Low handicappers should use a lofted iron to clear the bunkers, while others may attempt a 'bump and run' through the narrow gap to the green. Whatever your choice, 's a fun and challenging hole to play.

But remember, keep your sand wedge close at hand!