Hole 5 – Magnolia
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PAR 4 – 455 YARDS
It’s been lengthened and there are now two big bunkers on the left. If it’s downwind you’ll see guys hit 3-wood because it does narrow in.
You’ll be looking to hit it 280 to 300 yards leaving a 7 or 8-iron. Miss the green right and it’s a tortuous chip. It’s one of those holes where you can pitch a foot short of where you want to be and it’s in the lap of the gods.
There’s no easy miss here. Middle of the green to any flag is the best place. If I can get the boss in the middle, it’s an uphill putt.
Jose Maria Olazabal – “This is a long par four, uphill, with two bunkers on the left that you have to avoid at all costs. I usually hit a driver off the tee unless the tee is moved forward or downwind. After that you have a middle iron onto a very undulating green, with 2/3 really tough pin positions. If you make par, it is a good score.”
