2012 Open Final Round Comment Thread
/The predicted breezes are here, whether they turn into the forecasts gusts of wind remains to be seen. Royal Lytham and St. Annes is drying out though some players finishing early have suggested the greens were slightly slower Sunday. Either way, the champion of the golfer of the year will be crowned and with such an attractive leaderboard we should have a splendid day.
The R&A's course notes:
Weather (provided on-site by the Met Office)
The southwesterly breeze has reached 13mph gusting 20mph so far this morning. It will continue to freshen this afternoon to 15 to 20mph with gusts 25 to 30mph. There remains a possibility of gusts of 35mph between 1500 and the close of play. Otherwise it will remain fine and dry today with further sunshine although cloud amounts will increase later.
Cutting Regime and Green Speeds
In view of the predicted wind speeds later today, the greens were single cut at 3.25mm. They were not rolled. The average pace this morning was 10.9 on the stimpmeter, compared to 11½ feet yesterday.
Bunkers
More of the bunkers with casual water have dried out. However, despite pumping last night and again this morning, there is still casual water in the bunker left of 15th green, the two left of 16th green and left of 17th fairway.
Total Course Yardage for Round Four (tee marker settings to flagstick)
7024 yards (as compared to the full yardage of 7086)
Hole-by-Hole Information
Hole 1 – Full yardage = 205y – Today = 214
Hole 2 – Full yardage = 481y – Today = 489
Hole 3 – Full yardage = 478y – Today = 479
Hole 4 – Full yardage = 392y – Today = 392
Hole 5 – Full yardage = 219y – Today = 223
Hole 6 – Full yardage = 492y – Today = 490
Hole 7 – Full yardage = 592y – Today = 599
Back right gathering hole location
Hole 8 – Full yardage = 416y – Today = 421
Back left hole location beyond the large left hand greenside bunker
Hole 9 – Full yardage = 165y – Today = 163
Hole 10 – Full yardage = 387y – Today = 387
Hole 11 – Full yardage = 598y – Today = 605
Hole 12 – Full yardage = 198y – Today = 198
Hole 13 – Full yardage = 355y – Today = 361
Hole 14 – Full yardage = 444y – Today = 448
Hole 15 – Full yardage = 462y – Today = 465
Hole 16 – Full yardage = 336y – Today = 324
Front left hole location which will increase the possibility of eagle for those going for the green with the tee shot
Hole 17 – Full yardage = 453y – Today = 449
Hole 18 – Full yardage = 413y – Today = 417
Hole in same location as when Seve Ballesteros won in 1988
