American captain Tom Lehman describes this as "a great tee shot, a great way to get the Ryder Cup underway."
Despite being protected by trees down the right, a lake on the left and, of course, first-tee nerves, this hole presents a great chance for an early birdie, particularly downwind.
The water also cuts across the fairway but is really only a consideration for the longer hitters at the Ryder Cup and for those - on non-Ryder Cup weeks - that have driven out of position.
The green, which has a narrow entrance, is set at a slight angle but holds no particular terrors.
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Fabulous opening hole. Trouble all down the right with little gaps to give you courage to take the ultimate shot on. Rarely comes off, though, but nothing that a 30ft tramliner can't resolve.
Don Coughlan, Douglas Golf Club
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