Situate a rear tee at the maximum distance and along the traditional angle of attack

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Build new tees for all other players along the right side against the pond to help move missed shots away from # 17 tees

Realign the cart path to reduce its impact on the view down the hole , but move traffic to the fairway through the low

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Create a Ross inspired series of fairway bunkers that make all players judge their tee shot with distance , angle , and aggressiveness

Shift the second half of the hole left to the available space and provide a unique setting for the “ getable ” par 4 target

Collect traffic along the left side and let it work around the rear of the green

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Develop a Ross inspired green that blends elements for the 1930 version and Ross ’ design criteria to complete a fantastic putting surface for this style hole - one with differing shots required depending on the day ’ s hole location

WHY IS THERE NOT AN ORIGINAL ROSS BLUEPRINT ?

The 16th and 17th holes are not

part of the original Ross design . These changes were made prior to the 1930 U . S . Open . Since these

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holes are a major part of the

history of the Club and have been in play for almost one

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hundred years , they will be

restored with homage to Ross

but within their current design .

Above : Since this green is not original to Ross , every effort will be made to give it the proper influences to fit the rest of the course .

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