British Masters: Andrew Coltart on the two key par-fives down the stretch at The Grove
Thursday 13 October 2016 13:36, UK
Sky Sports commentator Andrew Coltart has been out and about at The Grove looking at some of the key holes where the British Masters could be won or lost, and here he looks at two key par-fives over the closing stretch.
The 559-yard 15th, named Scotch Hut, is a slight dogleg right with a generous fairway, although two bunkers lie in wait to catch an errant drive that leaks to the right of the landing zone.
It's a relatively simple lay-up, but going for the green in two is a genuine risk-reward shot, with water lurking to the left and several bunkers guarding the front and both sides of the narrow green.
Moving onto the 18th, the 567-yard finishing hole is a cracker, and a favourite of Tiger Woods as he made three eagles and a birdie here when he cruised to victory in the 2006 WGC-American Express Championship.
It's another wide fairway so the players can give it the beans from the tee, and avoiding the rough down the left should present a chance to have a pop at the green in two.
But finding the wrong level on the two-tiered green could leave you in three-putt territory, and the subtle breaks are tough to read - especially with the tournament on the line.
Watch the videos to see Coltart analysing two of the key closing holes at The Grove, and don't miss our live and extensive coverage of the British Masters on Sky Sports - your home of golf.
