The Carrick

Hole 8: Glen Fruin 611 yards par 5

The second par five and the longest hole on the course offers a treacherous path from tee to green. A brave tee shot will flirt with the bunkers on the left to give a shorter second shot however any drive leaked right will make it a struggle to reach the green in three. Having navigated your way to the fairway the second shot is all about position. Longer hitters should be able to carry the fairway bunkers that cut into your line of sight whereas the majority of players should err on the side of caution and play a sensible lay-up. The approach shot is to a generous green guarded by five bunkers to ensnare the over zealous approach. If you avoid all fifteen bunkers on this hole then you are indeed a golfer…..or lucky.