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Played to the only green which remains from the original course layout, the ‘Road’ hole at first glance looks benign, but three bunkers at drive length will swallow any wayward tee shots. A drive positioned close to the left hand side of the fairway will offer you the best angle of approach to a well protected green which falls away from front to back.
Played to the only green which remains from the original course layout, the ‘Road’ hole at first glance looks benign, but three bunkers at drive length will swallow any wayward tee shots. A drive positioned close to the left hand side of the fairway will offer you the best angle of approach to a well protected green which falls away from front to back.
Threading a drive on this par 5 between the gorse to the left and the strategically positioned bunkers on the right, most players should look to play their second shots to the right side of the fairway from where they will get the best angle of approach to a two tier green. Be careful to check the pin position. Should you end up on the wrong part of the green, two putts will be a challenge.
Threading a drive on this par 5 between the gorse to the left and the strategically positioned bunkers on the right, most players should look to play their second shots to the right side of the fairway from where they will get the best angle of approach to a two tier green. Be careful to check the pin position. Should you end up on the wrong part of the green, two putts will be a challenge.
Normally played into a crosswind, the 'New' is the first of Hoylake's par 3's and is surrounded by deep bunkers. A tip for newcomers is to take one more club from the tee and aim to the right hand side of the green. The extra club will help carry the cavernous bunker on the front right and the natural slope will swing the ball back towards the hole.
Normally played into a crosswind, the 'New' is the first of Hoylake's par 3's and is surrounded by deep bunkers. A tip for newcomers is to take one more club from the tee and aim to the right hand side of the green. The extra club will help carry the cavernous bunker on the front right and the natural slope will swing the ball back towards the hole.
The right side of ‘Telegraph’ is protected by extensive gorse to which the westerly wind pushes your ball. Nevertheless, the best line from the tee requires a drive close to the right hand side of the fairway. Any tee shot which is too cautious will mean a second shot played over a bunker which jealously guards the front left of the green.
The right side of ‘Telegraph’ is protected by extensive gorse to which the westerly wind pushes your ball. Nevertheless, the best line from the tee requires a drive close to the right hand side of the fairway. Any tee shot which is too cautious will mean a second shot played over a bunker which jealously guards the front left of the green.
The first occasion you play at Hoylake you could be forgiven for wondering where to drive, as you are faced with an out of bounds right in front of you. So just take an easy swing and place one to the right in the wide part of the fairway. Now all that’s left is a middle iron to the green.
The first occasion you play at Hoylake you could be forgiven for wondering where to drive, as you are faced with an out of bounds right in front of you. So just take an easy swing and place one to the right in the wide part of the fairway. Now all that’s left is a middle iron to the green.
'Far' has seen some famous players come to grief, including Bobby Jones, who, on his way to the Grand Slam in 1930, took a 7 on this relatively straightforward par 5. Whatever you do, stay away from the bunker which protects the front right hand side of the green. It’s very deep!
'Far' has seen some famous players come to grief, including Bobby Jones, who, on his way to the Grand Slam in 1930, took a 7 on this relatively straightforward par 5. Whatever you do, stay away from the bunker which protects the front right hand side of the green. It’s very deep!
No matter how well or badly you are playing, you’ll enjoy the panoramic view from the tee at 'Punch Bowl'. The Welsh hills and Dee estuary provide a scenic backdrop to the first of four holes which run along the shore.
No matter how well or badly you are playing, you’ll enjoy the panoramic view from the tee at 'Punch Bowl'. The Welsh hills and Dee estuary provide a scenic backdrop to the first of four holes which run along the shore.
A dog leg to the left which invariably plays longer than its yardage, 'Dee' is a demanding par 4. It’s tempting to take off some of the dog-leg when you are faced with three bunkers on the right of the fairway, but the broken ground in the rough on the left makes that dangerous.
A dog leg to the left which invariably plays longer than its yardage, 'Dee' is a demanding par 4. It’s tempting to take off some of the dog-leg when you are faced with three bunkers on the right of the fairway, but the broken ground in the rough on the left makes that dangerous.
On this pretty par 3, don't be distracted by the view of Hilbre Island and beyond. Focus on making sure you take enough club to carry the mounds which guard the front left hand side of the green.
On this pretty par 3, don't be distracted by the view of Hilbre Island and beyond. Focus on making sure you take enough club to carry the mounds which guard the front left hand side of the green.
Played around the internal out of bounds of the practice ground, the tee shot should be aimed at the dog leg. From there you can either play safely to the left or skirt the out of bounds line, which will reward you with an easier third shot to a long green protected to the front by bunkers left and right.
Played around the internal out of bounds of the practice ground, the tee shot should be aimed at the dog leg. From there you can either play safely to the left or skirt the out of bounds line, which will reward you with an easier third shot to a long green protected to the front by bunkers left and right.
A green complex created in 2010 is incredibly difficult to hit with a long iron in hand. If you can keep your drive close to the bunker on the left you will have the best angle of attack to this well protected narrow green. It’s one of the toughest to read, so accept a two putt and move on.
A green complex created in 2010 is incredibly difficult to hit with a long iron in hand. If you can keep your drive close to the bunker on the left you will have the best angle of attack to this well protected narrow green. It’s one of the toughest to read, so accept a two putt and move on.