No bunkers on this long par-4 – but it is by no means easy. Those who know about such things advise you to draw your drive, then hit a fade for the approach to the elevated green. For all the times I've played Dornoch, I've only ever had one par at "
Foxy".
2 THE ROXBURGHE, 523 yds Par 5, ViaductIn golfing terms, nothing out of the ordinary. However, the viaduct crossing the River Teviot provides a stunning backdrop.
3 WESTERN GAILES, 562 yds Par 5, WhinsThis hole holds a special memory for me. In the annual Scottish v English golf cub secretaries match, I carved my drive clean over the railway and on to the adjoining Barassie course. My foursomes partner found the correct fairway with our second ball, while our opponents found all sorts of trouble. Our seven was good enough to win the hole and take a decisive lead.
4 GLENEAGLES (King's) 260yds Par 4, Denty Den I have a soft spot for short par-4s – I kid myself I can drive the green then sink the putt for an eagle. On this hole, such a dream can be realised; if you carry the cross-bunkers with a well-struck tee-shot, the contours will feed the ball down on to the green.
5 GLENEAGLES (Queen's) 215yds Par 3, Witches' BowsterLong par-3 in a great setting, with Loch-an-Eerie flanking the right-hand side of the hole. While the green offers a large target, it is bisected by a steep slope, and unless the tee shot finds the correct level, three putts are a distinct possibility.
6 DOWNFIELD 515yds Par 5, Witches' BrewJust when the golfer might be looking for some respite after the 13th hole, along comes another very strong par-5. This time, the dog-leg is less severe and shapes from right to left; however, with the burn meandering along the right- hand side of the fairway, danger is ever-present.
7 THE CARRICK 190yds Par 3This course is very different from near-neighbour Loch Lomond. One major plus is the spectacular views from different points on the back nine. A magnificent golf hole.
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