The Royal Troon Golf Course, also known as the Old Course at Royal Troon, was the host of the 2004 British Open. This Scottish golf course, located on the west coast of Scotland, has challenged golfers for over a hundred years. With the constant winds and difficult hole placement, this course should be a test for every single golfer who tees off.
Challenges of the Royal Troon Golf Course
The first hole at the Royal Troon may look like an easy hole on paper, but this quickly changes the minute you tee off. The name of this first hole is "Seal" because it's common for a golfer to see seals resting on the reefs to the right hand of the fairway. Three hundred and sixty-one yards from the championship tees, this hole is an amazing opening hole.
From the tee box at the first hole, you will have about 244 yards to the bunkers that are protecting the left side. From the edge of the first bunker, you will have a wedge shot to get to the bunker-protected green. If you are skillful enough to land it on this 31-foot green, you will still have a challenging putt ahead of you.
The 17 other holes at the Royal Troon Golf Course only get more difficult as the course progresses. Having to deal with other elements like high winds and the extremely tall roughs can make this course even longer. Golf vacations are your chance to try this legendary course and several others.
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