The Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian Estate course will make historical past this week because the longest course ever performed on the DP World Tour when the primary spherical of the Investec South African Open tees off on Thursday.
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The 7 528-metre par-72 course designed by Gary Player is predicted to be a tricky test this week with just a few adjustments from final yr.
“We’ve had the best part of a year to prepare for this year’s Investec South African Open and the course will play a little differently to last year,” stated Paul Marks, the Director of Golf on the Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian Estate.
“The golfers could have to be extra correct off the tee this yr. Last yr the tough wasn’t penal sufficient so we’ve grown the tough. If a protracted hitter is barely offline, the second shot will certainly be more difficult this yr.
“We’ve additionally narrowed the fairways on among the holes by about three to 4 metres on both facet, so that can place an excellent higher premium on accuracy off the tee. This is a large golf course, however it can undoubtedly be more difficult off the tee this yr and never simply place a premium on size off the tee.
“The putting surfaces are incredible at the moment, so anybody who putts well is going to do well this week. But having said that, there will be some tight pin placements in the week.”
This is the second time that this course, constructed on Player’s farm, will host the South African Open.
Gary Player gained the SA Open a document 13 instances throughout his stellar profession.
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