Royal St George's hole-by-hole guide: hole 1

Your hole-by-hole guide to Open course, Royal St George's

Royal St George's 1st hole

1st - 444 yards, par 4

A tough opener if the wind is hurting or across. Three front bunkers mean many won't see the foot of the flag for their first approach of the day.

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