Golf Special Edition: Victoria Golf Club the venue for Portugal Masters (part 1)
The Portugal Masters is coming to the Victoria Golf Club, situated in the heart of Melbourne starting from the 14th of October and ending on the 17th. The venue will be abuzz in the coming week as Australia is getting ready to welcome some of the biggest names in international golf. So before the golfers arrive at the par-72 course, Bettor.com takes you around the course:
Hole #1
The par-4 hole is an easy setup. With fairway bunkers on the left and right, the 233 meter long hole is pretty friendly for up and coming golfers. The strategy to deal with this hole is to keep the shot straight but rest accuracy is not an issue. A 4-iron and a pitching wedge should be employed at this hole as with their help, the green can be achieved easily.
Hole #2
Stretched over a distance of 392 meters, this par-4 hole is a wonderful delight. However, aiming the shot towards the left is a good trick which can help. The fairway slopes downwards and if the shot is kept in the centre, it can roll into the sand bunkers on the left. Ideally, 3-woods should be the choice for the hole.
Hole #3
Although, it is a par-4 hole but it should be treated as par-5. With trees on the right and bunkers on the left of the green, accuracy of drive is required at his hole. Moreover, the green slopes are back-to-the-front which means, the miscalculated shot can roll into the trees or the bunker. The strategy to deal with this hole is to avoid long hits and prefer a shot game.
Hole #4
It’s a Par-3 hole with bunkers on all sides; the elevated green is barricaded from all sides and the only way to deal with it is to keep the shot accurate. A 5-wood can be used at this hole, but as it is an elevated green, therefore the player should make sure that the right to left shot is taken over here.
Hole #5
This par-4 hole won’t be a problem for the long hitters as it avoids most of the hazards in between. A driver is the best club that can be referred for the tee shot. As for the second shot, keep the wood aligned and take a left-to-right shot to avoid the bunker on the left. This hole will serve as a treat for the long hitters but for the rest, bunkers and its length pose as a huge problem.
Hole #6
It is yet another par-4 hole with danger lurking on both sides of the fairway. The best way to avoid trouble is take a long right-to-left tee shot with a 5-iron. If the ball rolls down the green, as it slopes back-to-front, then a 3-wood can be used to avoid the bogey.
Hole #7
It is a comparatively shorter hole with par-3 and it can be achieved with a single tee shot. However, the green slopes towards right; therefore, accuracy is of prime concern over here.
Hole #8
This hole is one of a kind - although it be completed in two shots, but that can be dangerous for the long hitters as the landing area is very narrow for the shot.
Hole #9
Yet another par-five, this hole can be achieved in two shots - the tee shot can be taken with a 5-iron aiming for the area just below the hill, as it will avoid the ball rolling into the sand bunkers. The second shot can be taken with a wood with left shoulder aligned with the slope and legs slightly bent. The ball will land right on the green.
This was the first half of the course preview of the Victoria Golf Club, which is situated on the outskirts of Melbourne. The par-72 layout will be hosting the upcoming Portugal Masters.
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