14th Hole
"Swing Away"
500 Yards
Par 5
Handicap: 12
Difficulty Ranking: 17

 

 

If everyone had the shots in their bag (which we don't) this hole would be arguably the best match play hole on the final 5 holes. The rest require an absence of mistakes, and most of us (including Shoop) are still playing at this point. Attackable with a strong drive down the left hand side of the fairway, it leaves the long hitters with a decision whether to go for it or not. The OB left comes into play if you go, but the smart play is to bail right with a drive and lay up to 100 yards.

This is where the gallery starts to form on Sunday, those who have started and finished early, and those who have been blown out (check player profiles), so the pressure starts to mount. Look out if you're on the 15th tee as it is a favorite place of resting for the 2nd shots of those who may be too aggressive. Start taking your pars now... the rest won't yield a whole lot of par numbers.