Wentworth (West) 'hidden' (par-3-4?) tee

[Thomas Dai]

I was told recently that one of the par-3's on the West course at Wentworth has a significantly further back tee that's usually 'hidden' and is only used for the biggest pro events. Apparently it's 'hidden' behind some trees and either the trees or the tee move on rails when they want to bring the tee into play!

I must admit to being a little sceptical but as I wasn't told this on 1st April (!) I'll assume for now that the story has some validity.

Anyone know more? Legit or not?

Atb

[David Schofield]

Google Earth shows what could be a tee tucked back in the trees just left of the #13 green and 30 yards behind the normal #14 tee.  In the interest of full disclosure, I also see the Mars Face (http://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1401257/face-mars.jpg).

[Sam Krume]

This is definitely true, but I actually think it's on a par 4, maybe the 6th but I just can't remember which hole....

[Thomas Dai]

The plot thickens.

Bing satmap - http://binged.it/1cOx34H

Some pretty big houses around the courses as well.

atb

[Sam Krume]

After looking at the map, I would almost definitely say it's the 6th. If you zoom in you can see the tee behind the shrubs/trees on rollers.the tee is actually on the east course(me thinks)

[Sam Krume]

The plot thickens.

Bing satmap - http://binged.it/1cOx34H

Some pretty big houses around the courses as well.

atb

Not only big but quite expensive too...

[James Boon]

TD,

Its the par 4 6th hole. It used to play as a short par 4, about 350ish, maybe a bit more, off the top of my head, but to lengthen it would mean going back onto the East course, so there is a tee at about 420 built on the East (or it might be a regular one from the East?), but for everyday play there is a hedge that is wheeled across to hide it.

Cheers,

James

[JJShanley]

The yardage book shows the back tee(s) without the bushes, while Google Maps shows them.