Hole 10

Bunkers lie at 250 yards from the tee, so the pros will hit a 2 or 3 iron, assuming wind is not too much of a factor. Club selection for the second shot is equally crucial, as wind can hugely affect high wedge shots.

Birkdale 10th

10th Par 4 Championship tee 408 yards Medal tee 408 yards

Justin Rose says: The 10th hole is a really well bunkered short par 4. It s a hole where you hit a 2-iron or a 3-iron off the tee and chase it down the fairway and from there you have got probably an 8 or 9-iron into a green that s pretty small and slopes back to front. So, the one thing I might be thinking about is just keeping the ball below the hole and trying to give myself a realistic birdie opportunity.

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