incorporates the architecture and the playability of the hole ?
Sure there's "Punchbowl", "short", "narrows", "plateau", "Double Plateau", Biarritz and others, but, the one hole with a great name, a name that incorporates an architectural feature and playability is at Westhampton.
It's the 8th hole.
"SENILITY RIDGE"
There's a ridge that traverses the fairway, at a 90 degree angle to the tee.
I don't know the exact distance, I'll have to measure it the next time I'm there.
But, It takes a good poke to get over "Senility Ridge", especially with a prevailing wind in your face.
When you play Westhampton, you know about "Senility Ridge", you anticipate playing the hole and you anticipate getting your drive over "Senility Ridge"
"Senility Ridge" isn't just a feature, an obstacle to be overcome.
It's a signal.
A signal to golfers who play the hole on a regular basis.
If after playing Westhampton all summer, you can't get over "Senility Ridge", it's a signal that you need to move up one set of tees.
"Senililty Ridge" is 417 from the Red tees, 385 from the Whites and 370 from the Blues.
It plays longer due to the prevailing wind.
The last three times I played # 8, I hit 7-iron, 4-iron and 2-iron, not quite getting over "Senility Ridge" when I had to hit the 2-iron.
What other holes have names that incorporate BOTH a distinguishing feature and playability aspects ?