Medinah's New Driveable 15th: More reward than risk?
/One of the first serious reviews of the new Rees Jones-designed addition to Ryder Cup host Medinah, the lake guarded 15th.
Brad Klein feels it benefits the long hitter.
In addition to some added length, there’s an entirely new par-4 15th hole, this one tipping out at 390 yards but intended as a drivable hole when played from 331 yards. A shaved bank on the right that leads to water poses a hazard, but it’s still possible to make 4 after the drop, so that’s not exactly terrifying.
The hole, as designed, is more “reward” than “risk,” because a good player hitting driver can favor the left side, from which the green opens. The greenside bunker on the left serves as an ideal landing spot, so the anxiety level here will be minimal.
Anyone seen any good photos or video showing the options on what could be the pivotal hole in many matches?
**Frank Nobilo's dissection of the 15th doesn't show much either, which makes me wonder if he was avoiding talking about a green that doesn't look particularly tempting.
