12th at The Cut

Club: The Cut, Western Australia. Hole: 12th Par: 4 Length: 400 metres You might just have to hope that when you arrive at this elevated tee, perched literally on top of the beach, the wind is blowing in a favourable direction, or not at all. As one of the most exposed holes on the Australian coast the 12th is never likely to be a pushover. The fairway meanders between some ruggedly wild sand dunes, which dictate the line of play from the tee. Anything other than an accurate tee shot will not be good enough if par is to be challenged. From the landing area some 15 metres below the tee elevation the fairway rises again to a green literally parked on the beach to which a fairway wood or long-iron will be needed. Once on the green the distraction of the crashing waves nearby might be the biggest challenge en-route to the hole. Par will be a welcome score on a hole that will become synonymous with golf at The Cut. (Courtesy: www.the-cut.com.au)