You have till EOD (PST) Wed to cast your votes. Just state your preference on this thread. The voting is open to all. I highly recommend those who have played the holes to try to influence the voters as much as possible. I will tally the results on Thu and schedule the next round.
Seed #4
Old Macdonald 16th
Tale of the tape: Par 4, 455 yards
Why: From Ran - One of the fascinating aspects of National Golf Links of America is how Macdonald interpreted certain features from classic United Kingdom holes and incorporated them into his holes in the United States. For instance, with the Leven, he turned one of the landforms perpendicular to how it was at Leven Links in Scotland and walled off the seventeenth green at National Golf Links of America. In regards to the Alps, the one at Prestwick became famous in part because of its uncompromising nature. Not only does the golfer have to carry a tall hill with his approach shot but there is a hidden deep bunker that walls off the front of the green as well. Doak and Urbina’s interpretation of the this superb hole is more strategic and in keeping with the one at National Golf Links in that the golfer talented enough to hit a drive long down the right can often times get a good look at the day’s hole location.
Seed #13
Gleneagles 3rd
Tale of the tape: Par 4, 374 yards
Why: From the club website – Tee Shot: There is a plan of the pin placement on the tee. A drive to the right side of the fairway will give the best stance for the blind approach shot. Approach: If the pin is on the front level, an approach shot carrying just over the ridge will run forward and finish near the hole. If the pin is on the back level, at least two or three clubs more will be required. Green: The green has two tiers and a very steep slope between the tiers. Leaving a long putt could prove to be hazardous.
There is a fantastic flyover of the hole here:
http://www.gleneagles.com/golf/golf-courses/king's-course-/virtual-course-guide/hole-3