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Thursday, June 19, 2008

TPC River Highlands facts




  • The TPC River Highlands golf course is 6,820 yards
  • It's hosted the Greater Hartford Open from 1984-2003, the Buick Championship from 2004-2006 and the Travelers Championship in 2007 and this year.
  • Average tee size is 2,200 sq. ft.
  • Average green size is 5,500 sq. ft.
  • 25 acres of fairway
  • 60 acres of rough
  • 119 sand bunkers
  • 5 water hazards
  • Wildlife found on the course: coyote, deer, fox, rabbit and several different species of birds
  • According to Accusplit, the official pedometer of the PGA Tour, walking the entire 18 holes is equivalent to walking about 4.5 miles or 9,000 steps.

--- CHRIS HUNN

Chris Hunn can be reached at chunn@nhregister.com.

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