August 25, 2009

Met Open - Live From the Five and Dime Hole

-Billy Condon

Speaking of the intimidating uphill approach, it can be hypothesized that the players do not realize that at the top of the hill, there is still another 3-8 yards onto the green, depending on the angle they take. Players may think they have found success when their ball just clears the apex of the ridge, but face a disappointing reality when they find their ball in the rough.

And the numbers don't lie. After 36 players played this hole in the morning, the scoring average was approximately 3.97 and was playing as the easiest hole on the course. After 96 players, it has remained as the easiest hole statistically, but the scoring average has risen to 4.011, barely over par. There have been some bogeys and double bogeys that are unaccounted for as well, but some great birdies as well.

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