Revisit these three pages of comments and take down some statistics~all answers to the question that loomed but was never asked:
Why is the first tee memorable?
For some, the presence of a gallery (perhaps) for the first time in one's golfing existence;
For some, the presence of the almighty glory of creation and annihilation;
For some, a doorway to an immeasurable and unforgettable golfing experience;
For some, a portal to a historic event;
For some, a swallow by an abyss;
For some, a swinging gate to an architectural seminar;
"memorable" is many things to us.
By the way, did anyone figure out Melvyn (post 10, page 1) must have great eyes if photo number two is a close-up of the green
Ron...
My first holes all open up the precise way I prefer my rounds to begin. And, again, my choices were...The Old Course, #2, and Yeaman's.
The drive is not threatening. But the closer you get to the hole, the more you better be "with it". The Old Course has the burn, #2 you better be in the right position, and the Double Plateau green is simply epic.
Also, all three have that certain aura about them. Playing golf on The Old Course is unreal. Same for #2. And Yeaman's is probably the coolest club/vibe I've ever experienced.
So, you are at these amazing places with these cool vibes and feelings coursing through your veins and brain. And you get the chance to hit your tee shot full of first tee jitters and really get away with anything. But as you get closer to the green, you better shake that B.S. off and focus on playing golf or you will get killed.
That is how I like to start my rounds of golf.