Jordan Spieth speaking at a press conference before his practice round for the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - There are few holes in world golf revered quite as much as the 17th on the Old Course at St Andrews -- a par-four brute where British Open dreams could be crushed this weekend.
The Road Hole, named after the old turnpike road that forms its right boundary, plays 495 yards, if you're feeling brave, requires a tee shot aimed at the Old Course Hotel, then a long second at shallow green guarded by the infamous Road Hole bunker on one side and a stone wall at the rear.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
