Hole O’Cross (out)
This par 5 provides a definite birdie (or perhaps even an eagle) chance, particularly if the breeze is helping. Favouring the left side is key off the tee here, as the perilous “seven sisters” bunkers will gobble up anything veering to the right.
The players will aim towards the regular 14th tee with their drives, but they won’t want to end too far on the left side of the 5th fairway, as that could mean the second shot is hampered by the slope separating the “Elysian Fields” of the 14th fairway from the 5th.
If going for the green in two, the second must carry “The Spectacles” and find the narrow green
entrance – three bunkers wait just left and a rough-filled dell on the right. Two precise shots will set up a good chance to make up some shots.
