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Old 04-25-2007, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bambam View Post
There are a couple short holes on this course, also. #2 is 340 yards and #17 is 313 yards - very short by today's standards. I expect we'll see several players try to drive those greens.

Here's the design of the 8th
http://www.oakmont-countryclub.org/d...ID=1042&hole=8
Thanks for the link, bam. I have to say that I really like the design. I guess any pro will be able to carry the bunker, but the additional req that the shot have to be on target to avoid the same bunker left or any bunker right is a great feature.

As the green is said to be not very undulated: If the pin or wind is not too severe I expect to see a few birdies, 25% bogeys, a majority of pars, but not many double bogeys or "other".

I need a link to a bookie who has the odds.
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