Hole 1 is a tough but inviting opening par 4 that immediately asks golfers to respect the course. It looks playable from the tee, but poor decision-making early can quickly lead to trouble and a difficult start to the round.
The green slopes away at the back, meaning shots that carry too long will often run through and off the surface, leaving a difficult downhill recovery back onto the putting area. The front of the green is well protected by bunkering, and short approaches are frequently rejected, demanding both precise distance control and thoughtful shot selection.
Being below the hole is critical, as putts played from above are significantly faster and far harder to control. Missing long leaves an especially awkward recovery, with chips from behind the green made difficult by the slope falling away.
Best miss: Slightly left
Worst miss: Right
Treat this as a hole where par is an excellent result and resist the temptation to chase distance, especially early in the round. Aim to finish short of the left fairway bunker for the best angle into the green; longer hitters can challenge the right side, but the risk is high and the consequences are severe.
