- Jun 11, 2014
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Exactly. It is amazing the number of holes that have elevated tees or greens or both and as you say, you can’t appreciate them until you see them in person. And knowing where to hit your approaches without penalty requires a thorough knowledge of each green and it’s nuances. Each group basically hit their tee shots and approaches and then spent a greater amount of time around and on the greens, chipping/pitching, sand shots, and putts to each of the tournament’s four pin positions. All were very meticulous with their practice on and around the greens.
Watching them warm up on the range and putting green was fun. Saw some impressive long iron shots as well as drives. Dustin Johnson was hitting bombs. Almost to a man, their tee balls were left to right. Control and accuracy off the tee is obviously a premium.
The size of the place surprised me. On TV it seems like the course is much more spread out than it is. The trees help with the illusion, but it really was cool being able to watch tee & approach shots to #13 and simply turn around to see the same on #14. Same thing on #15 & #17. It’s not a large place.