Many are probably aware of the famous description of Cypress Point as "the best seventeen hole course in the world".
This stems from criticism of #18.
The World Atlas of Golf described the situation as follows:
"If there is weak hole at Cypress Point, it is the 18th, which ordinarily should be the strongest hole on any golf course. It is a par-four dog leg going right and uphill to a green where it is hard to know where the flagstick is, leaving grave doubts as to what kind of putt must be faced...."
Based on my limited experience at Cypress Point, I've always felt criticism of this hole was overdone, largely because the hole seems so "mood appropriate".
By that I mean, the golfer has just been through some of the most dramatic holes in golf and to end on another dramatic note just doesn't seem right. Instead, I think Mackenzie sensed that an emotional cool down was appropriate.
Does any share this feeling? Conversely, can anyone detail something different they think Mackenzie should have done?