Survey Comments: "Spectacular hole with so much history." The best short hole in golf? The Postage Stamp is certainly a contender and has ruined many scorecards in its time! It would be part of any Open Championship composite layout. I played mid-afternoon as the sun was lower in the sky, just a breathtaking view." 8th - Old Course, Royal Troon, Par 3
As you walk up the hill to the green you are met by the plateau green and a stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea. Survey Comments: "You take your drive down the fairway and your second shot is uphill towards the green, which is unsighted. One of the best can be found on the 8th, which was described by a golfer responding to the recent Golfshake Survey. Great golf hole." 8th - Championship Course, Aphrodite Hills, Par 4Ī huge attraction for golfers to Cyprus, Aphrodite Hills is an extraordinary location, with many stunning visuals. However, the wind factor is the biggest challenge. Elevated tee, 150 yards, protected by surrounding pond and bunkers. Survey Comments: "This hole is complete wow factor. One of the finest venues in Ireland, there are many incredible holes across both courses at Ballyliffin, but for one survey responder, it was the 7th on the Glashedy Links that stood out above the rest.
"It's the shortest par 5 in world golf!" 7th - Glashedy Links, Ballyliffin Golf Club, Par 3 Deep bunkers right and left, at 170 yards, usually into a strong wind. Survey Comments: "Sloping, narrow green back to front. Royal Dornoch is renowned for its challenging greens, which require precision to hit, and that feature is best showcased by its short holes, especially the 2nd, which is an early tester! "Long hole that favours a slight draw (I fade the ball) over water, then leaves you a long shot again over water to three-tiered green.a par here is one heck of a result." 2nd - Championship Course, Royal Dornoch, Par 3 Survey Comments: "I just think it requires excellent shot after excellent shot to even find the tiered putting surface before trying to then make a two-putt and run away with a par." Playing here is an opportunity to create an unforgettable moment of your own! Rich with Ryder Cup history, everyone remembers the winning putts of Sam Torrance in 1985 and Paul McGinley in 2002, not to mention THAT approach shot from Christy O'Connor Jnr in 1989.
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