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Restoring Raynor

Hole 6: Sahara

The Sixth Hole is rightly one of the most photographed holes at Mountain Lake. After lengthy discovery and research, Tyler Rae and his team have uncovered that the original template for the previously known “Gate Lake” is Sahara. The angled tee shot with a heroic (for it’s period) carry over a hazard, the positioning of the green, and the characteristic fall-away-green, all add up to a Sahara template. The restored sixth green will feature the largest putting surface on the golf course, measuring over 10,000 sf.

2026 Restoration

Gate Lake will feature one of the largest and most striking green complexes. By moving the green over 20 yards to the right, strategy will be reintroduced here — either challenge the left side of the dogleg for more access to the front of the green, or play it safer to the right where access to the hole location comes with a much harsher angle. Distance control will be key for this large putting surface, which will nearly double in size.

Black: 402 Blue: 376 White: 303 Red: 239

Looking Back in Time for the Hundred Years Ahead.

The Mountain Lake golf course restoration presents an opportunity to not only preserve, restore, and improve upon Seth Raynor’s design, it also allows us to reaffirm our commitments to the principles of great golf course architecture, environmental stewardship and aesthetics. As we modernize to meet the evolving needs of the club, our primary goal remains to enhance enjoyment and playability for members.

Hole #3

Punchbowl
Hole #6

Gate Lake
Hole #11

Redan
Hole #13

Road

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