-- Inspired by Prof. Bausch,
The Par 4 of the DayJohns Island West, Hole 15: Par 4, 276 YardsOn a golf course of very strong holes, this was one of my favorites. What say you all?
The 15th is short par-4, playing well under 300 yards. An imposing waste area and very deep bunker guard the left. A single tree guards the right side of the green. Players who choose to lay-up need not worry about the tree as it is nearly green high.
Tee View:
Tee shots that are laid-up are left with an approach that is played uphill to a green surface that is completely blind from the fairway. The bunker on the left looks scary from here as well!
Tee shots that are too far to the right must deal with this one very well-placed tree. Run it up, hit it over, or through -- tough choice.
A steep bank short of the green means shots must be flown onto the green.
A fairway cut chipping area to the right of the green leaves a very difficult recovery.
The deep greenside bunker:
The green has a massive tier separating the front and back portions. The picture flattens the ridge, but it is several feet high. I found out the hard way that landing a wedge into the slope will have it spin off the front of the green, down the bank and several yards into the fairway (a la Kyle Stanley minus the water).
Green from behind:
The green also expands at the back over the deep bunkering. I am very glad I didn't have a back-left pin.