No. 1
Par 5
565 Yards
’08 Avg: 4.56
This is a tempting
par 5 but it is
difficult to reach in
two because of
the bunkering. A
sand wedge
approach gives
the best chance
for birdie.
No. 4
Par 3
246 Yards
’08 Avg: 3.210
This is the
longest of the
par 3s. The...
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No. 1
Par 5
565 Yards
’08 Avg: 4.56
This is a tempting
par 5 but it is
difficult to reach in
two because of
the bunkering. A
sand wedge
approach gives
the best chance
for birdie.
No. 4
Par 3
246 Yards
’08 Avg: 3.210
This is the
longest of the
par 3s. The
elevated green is
difficult to hold.
It has not yielded
a hole-in-one
during the
62-year history
of the event.
Even birdies
are rare.
No. 7
Par 4
427 Yards
’08 Avg: 3.997
This is a
straight hole
that requires
accuracy off
the tee into a
pinched landing
area. You can
be aggressive
with the second
shot, though.
No. 2
Par 4
400 Yards
’08 Avg: 3.862
This is a short par
4 and an important
birdie opportunity.
The tee shot
requires a
choice—play
left-to-right or
go straight over
the tall tree
in the corner
of the dogleg.
No. 5
Par 4
470 Yards
’08 Avg: 4.247
This is the
hardest and
most famous
hole at Colonial.
The tee shot
must be precise
because there
is a ditch to the
left and a river
on the right.
Even a good
tee shot leaves
a long, narrow
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