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The Fourteenth Hole - The Denty Den |
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This section is from the book "Golf at Gleneagles", by R. J. Maclennan. Also available from Amazon: Golf at Gleneagles.
To the left of the tee to the Denty Den we have the Hielan' Line, the prominent height of which is Drumsichty, another coign of vantage in the landscape view, 611 feet above the level of the sea. We do well to note the "hill of sight" in passing, for probably we shall return to climb it and enjoy the glorious panorama. Playing from the tee it is the elite only who reach the green with then drive, because it is 245 yards away. The hole, as the plan shows, has the appearance of being played on the ascent, although the green is actually 9 feet below the level of the tee. The disposition of the bunkers is remarkable. A triumvirate on "the breist o' the brae" that stretches across the fairway to the White Water face you formidably. And two to the left of the green present penalties no less great - to those who will not realise the eternal fitness of things and make the best of opportunity. The ideal shot under normal conditions of wind should be played to the right with a slight pull - but do not play to the right and slice, even ever so little, or disaster will overtake you. It is not given to all to reach the green in one, but "the player who holes out in three can walk to the next tee well satisfied with himself," at least so says Braid. On the other hand, players who even emulate Colonel Bogey will be delighted. Surely there is no finer view from any green on any golf course than the "gem of Scottish Straths" from the Denty Den looking towards Perth.
 
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