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Royal Birkdale's Fearsome Five


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HOLE 12
Par 3
184 yards

Alliss Analysis: "This is a relatively new hole, built in the past 25 years. It was a long, narrow green with banking on either side, and you could play a relatively poor shot and end up by the hole. You can still do that, but the hole has developed nicely. With a crosswind or wind against, this is a formidable test, with bunkers on either side of the green. With a 2- or 3-iron, it can be a monster. Hitting a straight shot is everything. It's very good being fancy and listening to commentators talk about leaving it short of the hole and all that, but just hit the green, two-putt, and move on — with a small prayer."

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