venerdì 13 luglio 2007

The fifteenth is the ultimate strategic hole, it is quite short, but challenging from all points of view. The hazards and the various options are clear and fair, it is not usual in Doak’s design, the large bunker in the middle of the fairway, placed 220 yards from the back tees separate different routes. The left side of the fairway is very wide and welcome the golfers that do not want to risk with the tee shot. The view to the green is however obstructed by a sand dune. The option of playing short of the bunker can be considered for short hitters, the view to the green is quite good, even if the approach is uphill. Playing on the right of the sandy hazard brings a lot of risks, but the reward is worth them: the angle of attach to the green is ideal, even if the work is not all done, because the green has bunkers on the right and a depression on the left. Long hitters can try to carry the bunker and the approach will be very short and without hazards to face with if the drive is accurate; from the landing area after the green many shot options can be considered like pitch and run, chipping or lob.

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