The Most Challenging Holes of the 2024 DP World Tour Season Revealed

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The 2024 DP World Tour season showcased some incredibly challenging holes across various courses, analyzed via the Fortinet Threat Score. With only a few players managing to break par, this year’s tournaments presented an uphill battle for competitors. Highlights include the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, U.S. Open, and the Betfred British Masters, where players grappled with bogeys and double bogeys that turned par into a distant fantasy. As the season progresses, the challenges only seem to intensify for golfers vying for victory.

The Most Challenging Holes of the 2024 DP World Tour Season Revealed

The 2024 DP World Tour season has certainly kept golfers on their toes with some truly challenging holes across various courses. Analyzing 846 holes over 47 different courses, the Fortinet Threat Score has helped highlight which holes posed the most problems for players this season. Buckle up as we take a look at some of the most fearsome holes that turned par into a fantasy for many!

The AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open: A Birdie and Bogey Parade

First up is the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, where things got quite dramatic. This particular event saw a dismal ratio of just 28 birdies compared to an astounding 168 bogeys or even worse scores! One of the holes that bamboozled many was tackled by Louis Oosthuizen during the final round—he ended up making a bogey, while only one player, Ryan van Velzen, managed to snag an eagle on that same hole. Talk about a tough crowd!

U.S. Open: A Serrated Spectacle

The U.S. Open, returning to a familiar venue, was no walk in the park either. Over three editions leading up to this year’s championship, only four players managed to finish under par. The par-four second hole became infamous by racking up a week-low of 16 birdies but also saw a staggering 146 bogeys, 19 double bogeys, and five triple bogeys. That’s the golf equivalent of walking a tightrope blindfolded!

Betfred British Masters: Double Bogey Drama

The sixth hole at the Betfred British Masters emerged as the biggest troublemaker of the season with a whopping 34 double bogeys. Tyrrell Hatton had a particularly rough time here, making an eye-watering quadruple bogey after bouncing the ball in the water not once, but twice. On the flip side, Niklas Nørgaard was Mr. Consistency with pars every day, contributing to his victory in the DP World Tour.

Challenging Holes Galore

The 11th hole at The Open proved to be a monster in its own right, with nearly 50 double bogeys and just 27 birdies reported throughout the event. Xander Schauffele was the star of the last day, managing to play this tricky hole one under par, which played a vital role in securing his three-shot victory. Talk about finishing strong!

The Beautiful but Tough: Royal County Down and The Brabazon Course

Royal County Down, lauded as one of the most beautiful courses, hosted the Amgen Irish Open. Even the glamorous 15th hole couldn’t escape the difficulties, yielding 27 birdies and an equal number of double bogeys. Meanwhile, the Brabazon course claimed the title for the highest number of double bogeys across the week with a jaw-dropping total of 49!

More Eye-Watering Stats: South Africa and St. Andrews

When looking at South Africa, the longest par four led the pack with 27 double bogeys or worse, with players averaging nearly half a shot over par. Dean Burmester managed to slip through with a birdie on his way to victory. As for the infamous 17th hole at St Andrews, it proved to be an Everest for many, yielding just seven birdies during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship—a real testament to the challenges these players faced!

The Final Count

Rory McIlroy’s 2023 Genesis Scottish Open triumph underscored how crucial accurate tee shots and putting performance were, but even that doesn’t guard against the stress the final 18th hole can deliver, registering a starkly low birdie yield of only 7%. And don’t forget about the par-three ninth hole at The Renaissance Club, which ranked as the third hardest with only 25 birdies.

The upcoming Hero Indian Open at the DLF Golf & Country Club marks another exciting challenge. This year will see its fifth hosting, celebrating a fantastic partnership with Hero MotoCorp as it hits the milestone of 20 years of sponsorship in golf tournaments. But if the past is any indication, players might find themselves sweating bullets as they navigate 11 of the 18 holes played over par in the previous year’s event!

As we gear up for more thrilling tournaments in the golf season, it’s clear that these players must be ready to tackle these intimidating holes if they want to secure their place in the winner’s circle!

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