As I happen to be writing about it this morning for my site, #6 at The Addington is a great one, and not just because I love the super deep bunker, that unlike so many bunkers today, is an actual hazard to golfers of all skill levels. Also, I think its good thing to bring more attention to this amazing golf course.
#6 at The Addington doesn't require driver off the tee, but uses the jungle of trees on the left to put that option in the players mind, as the line left v distance is part of the puzzle standing on the tee. The approach has one goal, navigate one of the deepest, nastiest bunkers you will ever see that requires stairs down, and a bridge to walk back across. All of this is made easier the closer to the trees one plays, but bombing appears easier at first, until a direct line over the bunker must be taken on the 2nd. The green is tucked away past the bunker at just the right angle so the throat of the approach is pinched by rough on the left side of the green. This hole is a proper puzzle for a short interesting par-4.
From the tee...
The approach...
The bunker...
And I couldn't help myself, after making 2 pars, I had to toss a ball in on my way back over the bridge and give it a try...
