GREENS
Type of grass - Penncross POA
Height of cut - 3.75 mm
Speed/stimpmeter reading - 9.0 on March 21st
The greens slope quite a lot, which can make them difficult to read
FAIRWAYS
Type of grass - Penneagle POA
Height of cut - 11 mm
Generous fairways 25-35 yards wide, in very good condition
TEES / COLLARS
Type of grass - Penneagle POA
Height of cut - 9 mm
ROUGH
Type of grass - Ryegrass POA
Height of cut - semi 32mm; rough 90mm - good definition of the two heights
COURSE
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, opened in 1991. It is a very hilly course, at 2,000 foot altitude, with a 300 metre difference from the top point of the course to the bottom point. Has stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Because of the altitude and wind, can be tricky judging the distances. There are quite a number of water hazards round the course, but not many close to play.
WEATHER
Has been stormy with rain for the past week. Forecast for the tournament is generally ok but there will be a risk of mist and fog. Also a risk of localised mist and low cloud.
