NINTH

Mens Par 5 Ladies Par 5

The eighth green represents the furthest point from the clubhouse and standing on the ninth tee one gets an idea of what the wind is going to be like for the ride home. The tee shot must clear the public right of way this time. This is no mean feat against the wind. However, should the ball land on the sandy track, providing it lies within the marked area, this is Ground Under Repair and a free drop is allowed. Against the wind this hole can be three full blows with the driver but downwind during the summer the second shot may be as little as an eight iron. A running ball will be swept towards the green from the left but anything with a touch of cut on it will disappear down the slope to the right, leaving a very delicate up and down. The green is two-tiered with the upper, back tier being slightly raised at the rear. This makes judgement of pace the critical factor here, although if the pin is on the lower tier, wild swings are possible.