Retief Goosen 

Par 5 | Stroke 10

Tournament Length: 546 metres
Daily Play Length: 516 metres

he course reaches its climax with a downhill drive. Accuracy is demanded from the long hitter as the fairway is defined by bunkers on both sides. Ample space is provided for a strategic lay-up, but the target narrows down nearer to the green complex. The green itself nestles behind an expansive lake with an Augusta-like grassy slope leading up to the green. Garcia felt that from the back tees a carry of 265 metres would be just right to test the professionals and give them the satisfaction of an ideal spot for a birdie approach. A swale behind the green would encourage aggressive play so that a ball which had not held the putting surface would not be over-penalised. Choi felt that the pleasure of the amateur at this exceptional location would be enhanced if the hole were not overly testing. He offered his ideas for the creation of the green complex as a highlight of the round. A birdie here would be a real bonus! Goosen would have preferred the connection between the green and the lake to be closer to hype the drama of the finishing hole. He suggested that the lake be enlarged and integrated closer to the putting surface. Golfers whose shots end up on the sloping bank rather than in the lake can thank Goosen for suggesting that the grass be kept just long enough to prevent a watery end to the round!