Nokia River (River)

Measuring just under 6,000 metres, the River course is the shorter of the two 18-hole layouts in play at Nokia River Golf and it ends in spectacular style with a par three 18th which plays over water to the home green.

Holes are set out as two returning nines and the river – Lake Kulovesi actually which connects the towns of Sastamala and Nokia – provides a backdrop at the par three 5th, where the green overlooks the adjacent sparkling waters.

Water directly affects the playing strategy at the left doglegging par four 10th (rated stoke index 1) with a crescent-shaped pond wrapped around the right side of the green, forcing players to consider bailing out with their approach to the bunker-protected left.

Other notable holes include the short par four 4th (where eight bunkers guard the front of the green) and the par five 17th which crosses a creek as it bends gently right towards the green.