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| St Andrews 2005 |
| When the Open Championship returns to St Andrews in July 2005, the Old Course will measure a massive 7,275 yards. This is some 160 yards more than when St Andrews last hosted the tournament in 2000. Seven new tees are being constructed to bring some of the traditional hazards back into play. The new tees are the result of 15 months discussion between the Championship Committee of the R&A and St Andrews Links Trust. The changes will not affect normal play on the links. Here are the changes to be made: * 2nd hole: The tee will be moved back 30 yards and slightly to the right into an unused area of the Himalayas putting green. At 443 yards this will bring Cheape's bunker into play. * 4th hole: An additional 15 yards will force golfers to play left or right of central mounds. * 9th hole: The tee will be moved left onto New course, restoring the original line of the hole and creating a partially blind shot. * 11th hole: Par 3 hole lengthened by 15 yards. * 12th hole: An extra 30 yards will bring hidden fairway bunkers back into play. * 13th hole: Players will have to carry 285 yards over the Coffin bunkers instead of a 250 yard carry. * 14th hole: An extra 35 yards brings Beardies bunkers back into play and increases the out-of-bounds threat to the right of the fairway. | Caps and Hats CLASSIC GOLF SHIRTS Fleeces Gift Special Gifts Golf Balls Golf Umbrellas Lyle & Scott Mens GOLF SHIRTS Pictures & Prints Sweaters Towels |