It wasn't me playing round #1... no, it was not a Higgi round, but I hit 100% GIR and made a lot of bendy putts. Also, never saw the the heavy rough. One in the bunker and one in 1st cut. May not be able to keep it up, but it sure felt good.
I think that's one big key for this course. 200 yd approach from the fairway is better than 175 from the heavy rough.