Hole 8 - Affectionately known as 'The Lartigue' in memory of the quaint railway line that ran beside this spot over a century ago. Three bunkers guard this beautiful par 3, which so impressed Jack Nicklaus that he got aerial photographs taken to record its magnificent features for future course design inspiration. Tom Watson summed up the challenge here when describing the tee shot, in windy conditions, as one of the most demanding he ever faced. 'The 3rd is only 153 yards (140 metres) and plays almost straight downhill, yet you must hit your shot within a 10-12 yard area or face a bogey…… double bogey'. Any shot going in on the left half will get a big kick and be unlikely to stay on the green. When chipping from the right hand side, the locals use the bank on the left to bring the ball back. All the trouble is on the front. There are some great, varied pin positions on this green.

Hole 8 - Affectionately known as 'The Lartigue' in memory of the quaint railway line that ran beside this spot over a century ago. Three bunkers guard this beautiful par 3, which so impressed Jack Nicklaus that he got aerial photographs taken to record its magnificent features for future course design inspiration. Tom Watson summed up the challenge here when describing the tee shot, in windy conditions, as one of the most demanding he ever faced. 'The 3rd is only 153 yards (140 metres) and plays almost straight downhill, yet you must hit your shot within a 10-12 yard area or face a bogey…… double bogey'. Any shot going in on the left half will get a big kick and be unlikely to stay on the green. When chipping from the right hand side, the locals use the bank on the left to bring the ball back. All the trouble is on the front. There are some great, varied pin positions on this green.

 

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