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The Top 5 Holes to Watch at the PGA Championship

News RoomBy News RoomMay 7, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Valhalla Golf Club, the host of the forthcoming 2024 PGA Championship, is a unique course designed by Jack Nicklaus in the 1980s. The course covers two distinct sections of land, including a flood plain and hilly upland terrain. The architecture of the course is modernist and creative, with defined targets and rewards for powerful driving. Previous PGA Championships at Valhalla, including in 1996, 2000, and 2014, have finished dramatically on the famous 18th hole, a reachable par 5 with a split fairway second shot. The course is known for its topographical variety and creative design, making it a challenging but rewarding venue for professional golfers.

The second hole at Valhalla is a 500-yard par 4 named “Winning Colors,” known for being the most difficult hole in the 2014 PGA Championship with a stroke average of 4.36. The hole requires long and accurate drives, as well as a precise approach shot to a green set over an embankment that falls steeply into a stream. The sixth hole, a 495-yard par 4 named “Long Shot,” challenges players to navigate a fairway bisected by Floyd’s Fork, making the tee shot crucial to setting up a successful approach shot. This hole was the second most difficult in 2014 with a stroke average of 4.35.

The 13th hole at Valhalla, a 351-yard par 4 called “The Limestone Hole,” features a unique green structure surrounded by limestone rock and a moat. The green is elevated to keep it above the flood line and requires precision to avoid the surrounding hazards. Hole 15, a 435-yard par 4 named “Julep,” offers a challenge with its angled green that is guarded by bunkers and a ridge running onto the putting surface. This hole is known for its exacting second shots and multiple challenging hole locations.

The final hole at Valhalla, a 570-yard par 5 named “Photo Finish,” is a signature hole that has seen dramatic finishes in past PGA Championships. Players must navigate an elevated tee shot and a boomerang green with three levels to set up potential birdie or eagle opportunities. This hole has hosted playoff moments and memorable finishes, including Kenny Perry’s playoff in 1996 and Rory McIlroy’s dramatic win in near darkness in 2014. Overall, Valhalla Golf Club offers a challenging and visually stunning course for both players and spectators, with each hole presenting its own unique challenges and rewards.

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