Golf Channel · Jul 9, 2022
An in-depth, hole-by-hole look at St. Andrews' Old Course
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A hole-by-hole look at the Old Course at St. Andrews, site of the 150th British Open to be played July 14-17, with scouting reports, fun facts and memorable moments:
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No. 1 – Par 4, 375 yards
Nickname: Burn
2015 scoring average: 3.84 (13)
Scouting report: A short opening hole with no bunkers in the generous fairway, the only issue being the Swilcan Burn that runs down the right side of the fairway and across the face of the green. As with everything at St. Andrews, the wind dictates the ease of this hole. It can be a long iron off the tee and a lob wedge, or a driver and mid-iron. Players should avoid going after a hole location toward the front of the green.