I wouldn't worry about the homes. I'm always hitting it in the rough and I have yet to hit a home or come close to their yard because they are so far off
No, there are homes on some of the holes, But they are set so far off the course they do not come into play.
It's not so bad. I wouldn't consider North Shore a tight course. The front nine plays very different and easier than the back.
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