Preview
Event Info
Starts: 1st December 2022
Course: Blair Atholl GC, SA
Par: 72 (35-37)
Length: 8,233 yards
2021 Champion: Daniel Van Tonder
Course Info
Style: Parkland
Designer: Gary Player
Fairways: Wide/Average
Greens: Large
Par 5's: 1st, 5th, 10th 13th & 18th
Hosted Since: 2022
Premium on: Length off the tee
Weather Forecast
Thurs: Cloudy. Wind 8-10mph.
Fri: Possible thunderstorm. Wind 8-10mph.
Sat: Cloudy. Wind 9-11mph.
Sun: Possible Thunderstorm. Wind 8-10mph.
Significant Info To Be Aware Of
- Blair Atholl has five par 5s and measures over 8,200 yards! The course website states this is the 2nd longest course in the world.
Trends
Winning score
The course has only hosted one Sunshine Tour event, the Blair Atholl Championship, in October 2021. Luke Brown won with a score of -15.
Stats Analysis
We have no stats from previous tournaments to analyse.
Quotes
“I definitely had to stay patient, you might feel like you should be making more birdies, but it’s not that easy on this course. I tried not to look at what the others were doing" Luke Brown
In Play
Tough Holes
The 560 yard 16th hole is listed as the hardest hole on the scorecard.
Birdie Holes
The five par 5s are expected to offer birdie opportunities but with four of these holes playing over 600 yards, it may only be the longest hitters who can get near the green in two shots.
Fast or Slow Start
Luke Brown was 10th after the opening round of the Blair Atholl Championship. We shouldn't read too much into one tournament though.