Respect the directional marker—blind hazards lurk off the tee both left and right. Opt for a conservative line, and if uncertain with approach length, use more club as green is well-bunkered.

A spectacular short par‑4 with the potential to derail a good score if you’re not fully dialed in. Big hitters might try to drive the green; others should lay up to the bottom of the slope and play short iron. Be cautious: Sampson’s Bay beach is out-of-bounds and dangerous to walkers or dogs. There’s a tricky bunker just below the green on the right—often likened to a “black hole”—and coastal grass behind that can trap balls. A smart, conservative play here often secures par.

One of the most scenic outlooks in the UK—take a moment to absorb it before teeing off. The steep drop to the bowl‑shaped green makes club selection tricky, especially in wind. As elsewhere, an extra club often yields better results. The green’s depression and surrounding dunes reward the thoughtful play.

Often the toughest hole on the course for men—especially into a headwind. The carry is longer the further left you go, so over or slightly right of the marker offers safer play. Ladies play from atop the dunes, but the second shot is the defining test: out‑of‑bounds lurks left and beyond the green, plus fairway bunkers and three guarding the green. A par here will feel like a victory.

A classic links hole sans bunkers, but defined by its pronounced undulation—especially striking in the low light sunset. A tee shot left‑centre sets up the best angle into a long, elevated green. Protected by steep coastal mounds, it’s smart to lay up if you still have more than a short iron—and attack with a chip and putt rather than try to run it all the way.

A true par‑5. Strong players might attempt the “tiger line” over the gorse marker with a slight fade to reach the green in two. But the fairway is flanked by thick gorse and vegetation, making careful placement essential. Second shots are best played to the right side of the fairway to give an angle. The green is split‑level, surrounded by heather and trees, with a horseshoe‑burn guarding the front—accuracy on the approach is critical.