Alex Elias Although C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor are most associated with template holes, fellow Golden Age architect A.W. Tillinghast pioneered "Great Hazard," a massive expanse of waste area which typically comes into play on a player’s second shot on a Par-5. Chris Gabriele, Lead Assistant Golf Professional at Quaker Ridge Golf Club (Pictured Above), said, "It [Great Hazard] definitely puts a ton of pressure on the drive, in order to play the Par-5 as you wish." Gabriele continued, "It is an amazing template that stands the test of time." Baltimore Country Club (East) - No. 14 - 607 The Great Hazard at Baltimore Country Club (East) encompasses the entire fairway, 225 yards from the green and spans over 150 feet. If carried, players will be rewarded with a downslope, resulting in a wedge third shot. Baltusrol Golf Club - No. 17 - 655 Magnificently restored by Gil Hanse in 2020, the Great Hazard at Baltusrol Golf Club is known as the "Sahara". The bunker spans the width of the fairway and has been re-fashioned to include grassy church pews. Bethpage State Park: Black - No. 4 - 517 Often considered A.W. Tillinghast's finest Par-5, No. 4 is double dogleg over a diagonal Great Hazard. Fenway Golf Club - No. 7 - 636 Unlike other renditions, the Great Hazard at Fenway Golf Club doesn’t stretch across the entire fairway. As the Great Hazard is on the right side, players are forced to the left, but must be aware of OB. Pine Valley Golf Club - No. 7 - 636 The first Great Hazard ever built is No. 7 at Pine Valley Golf Club, as A.W. Tillinghast convinced course architect George Crump. Known as Hell’s Half Acre, the Great Hazard covers 100 yards and puts immense pressure on the tee shot. Philadelphia Cricket Club - No. 7 - 553 As Philadelphia Cricket Club, Tillinghast's home club and the site of where is ashes were scattered, is known for its superb bunkers, the Great Hazard on the Par-5 7th is the most famed. One must find the fairway with their drive, in order to take the Great Hazard out of play on their second shot. Ridgewood Country Club - No. 4 (West) - 606
Rather than a massive expanse of waste area, Ridgewood Country Club features "a series of moguls covered with deep rough," named "Muckle."
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