By Golf NSW
Those hoping to lift the trophy tomorrow at the Pacific Bay Resort Australian Ladies Classic – Bonville will have to do two things well: start and finish their rounds.
The statistics from the first two days suggest Bonville’s opening hole is the fifth hardest on the course and two of the three most difficult are to be found at the closing stretch.
There were just 13 birdies recorded at the first hole on Thursday and Friday combined with 91 bogeys and 24 double bogeys or worse.
At the other end of the course, the par-4 16th has been the most difficult both days with the devilish par-3 17th ranked fourth on day one and second on day two.
At 354 metres the 16th doesn’t rely on length alone for its defence, but the tilted gree requires a precise approach and deft putting touch.
Only 11 players have made birdie at the hole over the first two days while 29 players have made double bogey or worse and 116 made bogey.
At the 131 metre par-3 17th 18 players made double bogey or worse a with the same number recording birdies. There were 82 bogeys.
There is some respite at the end of the round, however, the par-5 18th the fourth easiest hole over the opening two days with two eagles and 67 birdies.
No respite
If the players at the Pacific Bay Resort Australian Ladies Classic – Bonville were hoping for some respite from yesterday’s strong winds they will be disappointed. The forecast is for gusts up to 45 km/h and even before the first groups hit off conditions were blustery.
