A look at the Royal St. George Golf Course – Part 2
Hole #6
This is the second par-3 setup on the front nine. Stretching on a total of 172 yards, this hole is an uphill approach towards the green. The green slopes from back to front and has four small bunkers on each side. Wind blows from all three sides making the
club selection extremely difficult. Therefore, carrying an ample number of clubs to the tee box is important.
According to experts, attacking the green from the right side will be a good idea, as it will help in fading the putt into the cup, although it does require accuracy and control. Having a good grip over the putter is another essential on the putting surface,
as the wind will play its role in disarraying the shot from its path.
Hole #7
This is the second, and the last, par-5 setup on the front. The fairway is wide enough to catch any shot and the width remains the same until the green. However, the green is oval shaped and quite narrow to catch an errand shot. Therefore, to keep the ball
safe and to approach the green for a birdie, target the centre of the fairway. Stick to the same strategy until one reaches the green, which in itself will be a tough task considering the wind factor.
Hole #8
This par-4 hole is one of the toughest holes on the course. The isolated fairway makes it a tough catch, while the two-tiered green increases the severity of the hole, because of the surface for the putting area. Attack the fairway in the centre with a driver
and try to keep the shot long, as longer the distance covered, higher the chances of reaching the green in two shots. Aim the second shot onto the left side of the green, as it is less steep than the right side.
Hole #9
This is the last par-4 on the front nine and it is probably one of the easiest holes on the course. The fairway is wide and straight till the green, which slopes from back to front. There are two bunkers present in the middle of the fairway and four on the
greenside.
Hole #10
The back nine of Royal St. George’s is an easy start. The par-4 hole has a tee which was moved a little back and towards the left, after the renovation of the course. The fairway is straight, while the green is oval and open for attack. A few greenside bunkers
sit on all four sides, but none are found on the fairway. However, the fairway is not flat, and is covered with mounds and hills. One should aim for a flat area or they will end up hitting from a tough spot.
Hole #11
This is the first par-3 hole on the back nine. The green is protected by five bunkers, located on strategic positions. The pin is placed on a flat area, hence, if one manages to hit the green in regulation and successfully judges the level of putting area,
the chances of getting a birdie out of it are high.
Article continued in Part 3…
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