The 4th at Lawsonia, and the let the debates begin.
(The following is culled from Dan Moore's definitive thread on Lawsonia from a few years ago. I have long argued the 4th at Lawsonia
plays very much like a Redan, and has several of its defining characteristics, although others argue (and I think they are correct) that it lacks some of the definitive traits of a Redan, notably the significant green tilt and kicker bank. I've taken to calling it "Redan-esque," and have included it for submission as a potential candidate in this series because of its Redan-like characteristics ((more closely aligned with a classic Redan than some submitted here, I'd argue).)
Here goes:
4th Hole 203/175 (205)
A fine hole, one of two long par 3’s intended to test one long iron and fairway wood play. The holes plays 1-2 clubs uphill to another large oval green whose surface is blind from the tee. With a large bunker at the base of the green giving the hole the look of a Redan, the hole does not posses the right to left angle and cant of the green required of a Redan. It may look like a Redan, but if it doesn’t play like a Redan, IMHO it is not a Redan. Redan or not, it is a great hole, one of the strongest and most unique on the course.
4th Hole Drawing
4th From Tee (Brent Carlson first photo)
4th Look Back
4th From Right Side