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The PGA Championship is the last of the year’s four majors and promises to be a great one, even without Tiger Woods.
The par-70, 7,395-yard South Course at Oakland Hills Country Club near Detroit, Mich., is called “The Monster” and rightfully soul.
The ninth and 17th holes, a pair of par-3’s, are classic examples. The ninth plays to a maximum distance of 257 yards, while the 17th can be stretched to 238 yards.
Bart Bryant crushed a 3-wood to No. 9 during a practice round and came up short of the green. He used a driver on the 17th.
Lefty Mike Weir tried a 5-wood on the ninth. It landed 15 yards short of the green. Then he grabbed a 3-wood from his bag.
David Toms used a 3-wood on No. 9. It rolled to the front fringe. However, the 17th was a different story. His 5-wood tee shot was too short, while his 3-wood was too long.
Every PGA Championship is exciting, but this year’s event, even without Tiger, will be even more interesting considering the length of the course.
