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Hole 16 - The Trap
Hole 17 - The Plateau
Par 4
Par 5
275 metres (men) 238 metres (women)
480 metres (men) 415 metres (women)
Playing Tips
Playing Tips
The Trap was so named because of the risk involved in
trying to hit over the coastal land onto the green. Failure
was costly. A classic short par four that dares the long hitters
to power a drive around the dogleg into a tight green. A
more conservative iron to the base of the hill leaves only a
short pitch to a green above eye level. Judge the distance
correctly and you’ll have a great birdie opportunity.
The original green of the Plateau was built up from the
fairway to height of one metre. A reachable par 5 for the long
hitters, particularly when the prevailing sea breeze is blowing.
Aim to draw your tee shot between the fairway bunkers to
gain maximum distance up the hill. A strong fade will skirt the
fairway bunker over the hill on the right and run up the steep
bank onto the plateau green. A more conservative second will
leave either a delicate pitch or a bump and run shot that must
negotiate the swale cut into the front of the green. Take care
when putting – the relatively flat green produces more breaks
than appearances would suggest.
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