Old Course at Royal Troon
How straight can you hit it off the tee? It’s a simple question—that oftentimes has a difficult answer – and makes for one of the best types of finishing holes in golf. The 18th at Royal Troon’s Old Course is a straight shot. Thick rough and four deep bunkers – three on the left and one the right – make hitting the target off the tee a must. Five more bunkers protect the green, which sits in from of the historic clubhouse (and out of bounds). The championship tees play at 464 yards, which adds a little length to the accuracy test. Like St. Andrews, the history of the game (this course founded in 1876) only heightens the experience.