Rolex at Pinehurst

[LRoland]

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

I'm a 6 and shot 82 (on #2) with three 3 putts... As we moved around the course our caddie pointed out the tee boxes used for the Men's Open, which were typically 100-125 yds. behind the "blue tees" I played from. He also said that for the open they basically baked the fairs and greens to the point of tabletop speed...

In the condition we played it, "normal" difficulty, the greens were formidable but would hold the correct approach shot although they had been tempered somewhat by recent rains. The real difference is in the fairs which, when played at "tourney speed", will not hold anything but a perfect tee shot as any others will run through to the "native" areas. That is where the course really places a premium on accurate and consistent ball striking.

Fantastic experience though, get there if you can!!

They definitely baked the course for the open, it was like walking around in a dust bowl as a spectator. Glad you enjoyed your trip!