Par a bonus at these five tricky holes
No 1: 560/608 yards, par-five
A daunting opening hole shaped like a semi-circle, the biggest hitters will aim to reach the green in two. An undulating fairway however is fraught with risk, and any shot that strays down the left has a good chance of ending in a hazard.
No 4: 439 yards, par-four
One of the most challenging holes on the course, likely to punish any approach that falls short by leaving an awkward pitch to the green.
No 9: 135/150 yards, par-three
At first glance, the shortest hole looks straightforward. The problems begin with seven menacing bunkers that surround the green and a tricky gauntlet of dense, fescue-covered terrain.
No 14: 594/650 yards, par-five
A double-dogleg monster where the boldest players will target reaching the green in two.
No 18: 622-675 par-five
The show-stopping finale tees off from a slight elevation and usually benefits from a following wind, meaning that a decent drive on firm ground could be in the region of 400 yards. That sets up a tantalising risk-reward option of going for the green, where more bunkers and fescue are waiting to punish errant shots. – AFP