Panmure
Panmure lies between Carnoustie and
Monifieth, creating an impressive string of
links courses. Golf started here on 1899, and it
is famous for hosting Ben Hogan, who visited
before his 1953 Open victory. Set slightly inland,
with trees scattered around the course it is a
par of 70, measuring 6,550 yards (back tees). It plays straight out
and back with the wind typically in your face to start. Three
of the par threes, however, are set at 90 degree angles so the
cross-winds will tease you mercilessly. You start slow and gentle
as three holes take you out to – and back from – the core of the
course. They ease you in before the dunes kick up their heels and
holes become more dramatic. Undulating fairways, low dunes,
semi-blind shots, slippery greens and sweet variety… and it is
summed brilliantly by one hole: the 6th. Named Hogan, it is a
worthy Index 1.
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