Golf Hole Of The Week (Feb 21st, 2014)

Do you recognize this hole?

This is the 15th Hole of the famous Bear Trap at the PGA National Champions Course.

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Jack Nicklaus re-designed this course in 1981 and made the 15th, 16th and 17th Hole his mark.

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"That stretch is about precision," said Nicklaus, who added that the three holes will stand the test of time even if the golf ball flies 1,000 yards in the future. "That stretch is about guts."

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"You just have to suck it up, step it up and hit the ball." Says Camilo Villegas, Champion of the Honda Classic.

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The 15th Hole is a Par 3 with 179 Yards. It has a deep bunker on the left, water surrounding pretty much the whole green. Of course the wind can't be dismissed... it plays a big role on this hole.

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Last year the hole played as the toughest Par 3 in a non-major, with a 3.364 score average.

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"The 15th was a benign hole," Nicklaus said. "When we brought water into play, it became a monster."

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For more information about this incredible Hole and Course, you can go to the PGA National Resort Website here.