Royal St George's hole-by-hole guide: hole 5

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

Royal St George's 5th hole
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5th - 419 yards, par 4

Traditionally an iron for safety, though some took on the ridge last time. Wind direction will ultimately dictate strategy here.

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