St Andrews hole-by-hole guide: Hole 8, Short
A detailed hole-by-hole guide to St Andrews Old Course, home of the 150th Open Championship. Get to know the course and find out where this year's Claret Jug may be won and lost this year
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Hole 8, Short 175 yards Par 3
It's imperative that players avoid the vicious bunker at the front of this short hole which will catch a fair few out, especially when the pin is placed forward. In the summer the wind often swings to the east making this short hole a lot tougher.
St Andrews Old Course, Hole 8, Short [Getty Images]
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