St Andrews hole-by-hole guide: Hole 18, Tom Morris

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Hole 18, St Andrews Old Course, Tom Morris

Hole 18, Tom Morris 357 yards Par 4

Another hole that can be driven if the wind is right, but for shots coming up short there will be a big decision to make for your second shot. The deep Valley of Sin at the front of the green can cause havoc and spoil some good scores so a par here is no bag thing. A chip-and-run will often be the sensible choice as opposed to a wedge where unwanted spin brings the Valley of Sin into play.

Hole 18, St Andrews Old Course, Tom Morris

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