2011年8月13日星期六

Pictures: the fireway of the 2011 U.S. PGA Championship (3)

The U.S.PGA Championship, known as the "final glory," is the last men's Grand Slam this year. After Lee Jones' transformation, compared to 2001, the Atlanta Athletic Club's Mountain Course become more narrow, more long and the putting greens become faster and more difficult.


13. The 13th hole is 372 yards, but it is a par four. This is the shortest par four recent crude. This hole doesn't test length but player's ability to control the ball. It is a wise choice to kick-off with iron. Greens are surrounded by lots of bunkers, and relatively light. Players must hit enough club to break through the sand, but must play in the hole in front. Because it is a downhill green.



14. The 14th hole is 468 yards long, dogleg to the right provides players an obvious landing point. But there are a large number of bunkers in the 350 yards aeay. Fairways are open, but you have to play 330 yards. You can then attack the greens with short irons. But in order to climb the elevated greens, you need to ensure to across bunker in front of the green.



15. The 15th hole is 260 yards long and it's a par 3. It can only use "threatening" to describe this hole, it is the longest and most unique golf course par three. This hole has a little downhill, but it is difficult due the large pond surrounding the green to the right. So kick-off can not be wrong here.


16. The 16 hole is 476 yards and it's a par four. It is narrow and long, and is an uphill, it will be more difficult than the last game. Ther is a new bunker At 315-360 yards away. Players would like to play the left of landing. kick-off with one wood is necessary , but it is also a good choice with fairway woods. Even a good kick, the second greens will be more difficult, because the greens is also uphill. Club selection is very important, if they want to stop the ball in the front of hole. The greens is really hard.



17. The 17th hole is the signature hole, the most beautiful hole in the golf course. Par three, 207 yards. From the stairs to the landing, you can see a large lake surroundeing the green. The hole is difficult and very crucial, especially appeared in the last of a game.


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