Ohio Golf Journal July 2018

The par-36 front nine can be stretched to 3,703 yards and includes only one par-5, THE SIXTH PLUS ONE PAR THE eighth. No. 9 at Carnoustie is called the “Railway Hole” as it runs along the tracks that border the edge of the property. The back nine can play as long as 3,718 yards, with one par-5 and two par-3 holes, it is a par 35. In total at its longest, the course is over 7,400 yards with a par of 71 strokes. With Barry Burn, a small creek, winding its way across the course, proper placement of each tee shot is of the utmost importance. The winner at Carnoustie must control his ball off the tee. Like all links- style courses, Carnoustie NORMALLY PLAYS ÚRM AND FAST Players must take into account the roll out on each shot to assure it doesn’t end up at the bottom of the burn or a deep bunker. Like all seaside courses, the wind is a prevalent issue facing golfers. If the wind blows scores will be over par, but when the wind lays, the course is gettable. In 1975Tom Watson was 12-under-par for the tournament, besting Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke. Carnoustie sits directly north across thebay fromSt.Andrews and is only a one-hour’s drive from the Auld Sod. Along with other iconic golf links; -UIRÚELD -USSELBURGH ,INKS Gleneagles and Kingsbarns, this area of Scotland is one of the most visited by golf fanatics. Given the history and the importance of The Open Championship, plus the INTRIGUE AND DIFÚCULTY OF Carnoustie, this year’s competition to be crowned the “Champion Golfer of the Year” should prove to be a must-watch for any golf fan. Ohio Golf Journal