This dogleg left par 4 provides the first true test of the day.

The ideal line is directly at the left fairway bunker over the very right limbs of the tree. Only the longest hitters can reach said bunker, and only when downwind. If playing into the wind, aiming at the right bunker is good practice, although be careful, as the approach shot significantly lengthens as you go further right. Longer hitters can go directly over the apex of the tree. If successful, it will leave a wedge or short iron into the green, but aiming left brings into play the OB stakes down the left side. Also, getting stuck under the tree effectively adds a stroke penalty to your score.

The green slopes significantly from the back right to the front left. The only “good” miss on the approach is short and left. Short and right will leave you in a grassy swale, which will require a spinny chip or difficult putt, while any other miss will leave you in the rough chipping to an elevated green. If the pin is on the left, it is free to attack. The flat front left of the fringe encourages any running shots, while any lofted approaches can funnel nicely towards the left side. Pins on the right side are well guarded, and it is often best to simply play to the middle of the green and leave an uphill putt.