If you can avoid hitting a tree on the front enter next year's US Open. Eastwood is one of Rochester’s “Big 3” municipal courses, but it's hard to believe that this course is related in any way to Soldier's Field or Northern Hills. Eastwood is definitely the cream of the city's crop. But be warned, this course is cart recommended. In particular the back nine.

Urban legend has it -- never mind --just get a cart. Theback nine here is less than a decade old. The staff here caters to you like you're on a private course. But enough banter... Eastwood's "rule of thumb" is -- aim your first shot at the 150 yard marker in the center of the fairway, and your second shot at the pin. Distance markers line the fairways at 25 yard intervals from 200 to 100 yards out. Awesome! The prudent golfer would opt for their longest most accurate club for tee shots on Holes 1-5. While you might sacrifice distance by neglecting your driver, accuracy should take precedence here. Hit your driver on six to warm up for 7. Seven is the hardest on the front nine. Ignore the scorecard’s opinion.

Eastwood doesn't have a "signature hole."It has a "

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