Pine Valley Four Holes to Watch

7th hole
(Champ 585yd Par 5) One of the most demanding par 5s in the world, this needs three long but carefully placed hits to secure par. A huge patch of rough ground across the fairway - known as Hell's Half Acre - starts some 280yd (256m) from the tee and stretches for over 100yd (90m).

If you're to have any chance of hitting the green in 3 you must play two shots that carry at least 380yd (347m). A poor drive leaves you no option but to lay up short of the sandy scrub. Even if you do clear Hell's in 2 your third has to be played over more sand to an elevated green. No one has ever reached this green in 2.

 13th hole
(Champ 446yd Par 4)
To play this hole as a genuine 2 shotter you must first hit a long tee shot that finds the island fairway then a brave all carry second to the green. If you're unsure of making the carry it's best to play for the second stretch of fairway to the right of the green and hope to pitch and putt.

To go for the green you usually need a long iron or wood that must fly a mass of sand to pitch on the putting surface. But the problem is holding the ball to avoid overshooting into the sand or trees.

14th hole
(Champ 185yd Par 3)
Possibly the most intimidating hole on the course, this par 3 is all or nothing. It plays slightly shorter than the yardage suggests because you drive from an elevated tee downhill to the green. But this doesn't diminish its dangers.

The ball must clear a mass of shrubs then a large stretch of water and a strip of sand before it finds the green. But if you think that going long is better than being short, think again. Beyond the green more sand awaits, and pines, oaks and birches can easily ruin your score.

 18th hole
(Champ 424yd Par 4) This stunning finishing hole is a fitting climax for such a great course - it tests your skill right to the last stroke. Luckily the fairway is generous but you must still carry the ball over 150yd (137m) to find it.

The second shot is critical. You play off a downhill lie over 100yd (91m) of sand and water to an elevated green, and placement is vital.

The putting surface is huge - unless your approach is good a 3 putt is always a possibility.