The Hole At

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Welcome to The Hole At, where Golf Digest's Derek Duncan (our go-to for all things golf course architecture) breaks down the hidden histories and design elements behind the most famous holes in golf.

15:24

How The 18th Hole At TPC Sawgrass Was Made

Welcome to ‘THE Hole At’, where Golf Digest’s Derek Duncan (our go-to for all things golf course architecture) breaks down the hidden histories behind the most famous holes in golf. In this episode, Derek dives into the intimidating Par-4 18th hole at The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. From its original stadium seating design, to the creation of its nerve-racking tee shot along the lake, to remaining one of the most daunting Par-4s you can play, Derek explores the fascinating history behind one of the game’s most iconic golf holes.

13:05

How Pete Dye Built The Scariest Par-3 at Whistling Straits

In this episode of 'THE Hole At', Golf Digest Architecture Editor, Derek Duncan, dives into Pete Dye's diabolical Par-3 17th hole at Whistling Straits. From its original location on a flat farm bluff, to the cut and fill construction technique that brought it down to the waters' edge, to becoming one of the most dramatic and recognized finishing holes in the world, Derek explores the fascinating history behind one of Whistling Straits' most difficult golf holes.

12:07

Is This The Best Oceanside Hole In America?

Welcome to 'THE Hole At', where Golf Digest's Derek Duncan (our go-to for all things golf course architecture) breaks down the hidden histories behind the most famous holes in golf. In this episode, Derek dives into the stunning Par-4 13th hole at Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. From its original plot of impenetrable gorse, the mysterious fire that revealed it's elegance and the 60ft high green side bunker that demands your attention, to becoming one of the most recognizable ocean side holes in the world, Derek explores the fascinating history behind one of Pacific Dunes' most influential golf holes.

10:50

The Unknown History Of The Postage Stamp At Royal Troon

In this episode of 'THE Hole At', Golf Digest's Derek Duncan (our go-to for all things golf course architecture) dives into the diabolical Par-3 8th hole at Royal Troon Golf Club (Host of the 2024 Open Championship).

9:00

Golf's Most Dramatic Par-5 Finishing Hole? No. 18 at Valhalla Golf Club

In this episode, Derek dives into the long, but getable Par-5 18th hole at Valhalla Golf Club (Host of the 2024 PGA Championship).

16:00

The Hidden History of Augusta National's 11th Hole

THE Hole At Augusta National Golf Club, the long & difficult Par-4 11th.

9:38

Why Riviera C.C.'s Drivable 10th Hole Still Tricks Tour Players

8:47

Course Expert Reveals The Secrets of The Legendary Road Hole at St. Andrews

13:27

Course Architect Breaks Down The Hidden History of The 18th Hole At Pebble Beach

11:01

Pine Valley's Most Diabolical Bunker, Explained | The Hole At

11:39

How the 17th Hole at TPC Sawgrass Was Made

15:09

The Scariest Green At Pinehurst No. 2? l The Hole At

In this episode, Derek Duncan dives into the long, but getable Par-5 5th hole at Pinehurst No. 2.