St Annes Old Links Golf Club
members area  sponsors  contact us  sitemap
home club history the course visitor information catering the professional special offers opens location membership tee bookings
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th
You are here:  home » the course » valley  

Valley - Hole 18

504 488 476 431

Gents

Par 5 Si 12 Ladies Par 5 Si 8

The final hole and with the wind in your favour this is a great chance to finish your round off in style. The light coloured house on the bridge in the distance offers the best line and a drive of around 230 yards will put you in perfect position. Going down the right is definitely to be avoided as not only is it out of bounds over the fence but there are three bunkers also in play which need to be avoided.

From the centre of the fairway the sensible option is to lie up short of the mound and two bunkers directly in front, however a little 'Professional's Tip' option does offer an alternative route

Your approach to the green will be blind from this position so it's worth taking a quick walk to the top of the mound to check the distance and pin position. You will also see 5 bunkers short and one to the left side of the green. Armed with all this information you can now avoid all the dangers by aiming at the marker post at the back of this long and narrow green

 

Professional's tip

With your second shot an alternative and frequently used option by members is to aim to the left of the large central mound into what is known locally as Old Mans Corner. Although not on the fairway the rough here is very light and presents no problem when striking. The benefit is an unobstructed view of the green and therefore a more confidant approach.

St Annes Old Links Golf Club Ltd, Highbury Road East, St Annes On Sea, Lancashire FY8 2LD. Telephone: 01253 723597. Email: secretary@stannesoldlinks.com
Web design by Orbit Internet