Road Hole to be Lengthened for British Open
October 19, 2009 by Jeff Greenwell
Filed under Golf
One of golf’s most famous holes, the 17th on the old course at St. Andrews, is getting a facelift, just in time for the 2010 Open Championship. No. 17, dubbed the Road Hole, is going to be lengthened from 465 yards to 490 yards, a move that will encourage players to hit driver off the tee.
St. Andrews (Image: Zuma Press)
The Royal and Ancient says this is the only significant change on tap for the grand old course. The 2010 Open Championship marks the 150th anniversary of the tournament,so it’s only fitting that it be played at one of the game’s greatest courses.
The 2010 Open Championship will take place next July 15-18.
