LINKS by DEFINITION: The Links land was the marginal land lying between the beaches and the arable fields, and only good for grazing of sheep and rabbits and the bleaching of cloth. Open to the elements, wind and rain, the game was played on the links grasses between the dunes and the bush.
St Francis Links land may not have been grazing land for the sheep and rabbits, but a natural course between the beach and arable land it is. Jack Nicklaus has had the pleasure of taking Mother Nature's best piece of links land and signed his name to something unique. St Francis Links will challenge all who play it and reward those who respect it.
Hole 8 - Eye of The Needle
Par 4 (373, 313, 259, 245 Metres, Stroke 9)
How to Play This Hole:
I often refer to attitude when addressing how to play. The eighth hole is beautifully placed between two dunescapes. It is, however, the tightest driving hole on the course. The good news is that it is not that long. So, put the driver away put the 3-wood away take out a rescue wood or long iron and put your ball in play. This is not a Hero hole and it has achieved the stroke rating of 9 simply because too many people have been too aggressive. Save you big drive for the 9th as you will need it there!
I often refer to attitude when addressing how to play. The eighth hole is beautifully placed between two dunescapes. It is, however, the tightest driving hole on the course. The good news is that it is not that long. So, put the driver away put the 3-wood away take out a rescue wood or long iron and put your ball in play. This is not a Hero hole and it has achieved the stroke rating of 9 simply because too many people have been too aggressive. Save you big drive for the 9th as you will need it there!
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