Hole 17 | Neardun
As with most par three holes the wind has a bearing on how to play 17 with pin positions also worth noting. Trouble lurks all around with a short steep drop left and behind. Go long and you are not far from deep trouble.
The right side now has 2 deep pot bunkers with the left bunker ready to catch any shot that struggles a little for distance. Landing it a little short and running up is an option for some while others will prefer a high fade. Keep an eye on the flag, while the tee is well protected by trees, the green is wide open to the elements.
|
Tee |
Yards |
Par |
Index |
|
White |
306 |
4 |
16 |
|
Yellow |
288 |
4 |
16 |
|
Red |
284 |
4 |
18 |
Almost There
There are several famous 17th Holes in Golf. St Andrew’s has the Road Hole, TPC Sawgrass the Island Green. Pebble Beach, Whistling Straights and the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island all have amazing Par 3 17th Holes.
At Forres, we took a more practical, matter-of-fact approach. Neardun. It is what it says, nearly done, almost there, just one to go after this. For some, a welcome relief after being battered around for the previous 16, for others, only 2 holes left to get the match back level or the last opportunity for a hole-in-one or a magic 2.
Island Green – courtesy of Golf Digest