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Last Updated: Thursday, 8 July, 2004, 18:59 GMT 19:59 UK
Royal Troon photos
A general view up the first fairway at Troon
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The 370-yard par-four first has two new bunkers added on the right-hand side of the fairway
A general view to the second green
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A cautious approach may be required at the 391-yard second as the fairway is littered with imposing bunkers
A general view of the fifth green at Troon
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The demanding 210-yard fifth hole at Royal Troon is sandwiched between two long par-fives
A general view of the sixth at Troon
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The par five sixth is the longest hole on the Open Championship rota and has been expanded to 601 yards
The eighth green at Troon
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The 126-yard par three eighth is Troon's most famous hole, "The Postage Stamp" is surrounded by five deep bunkers
The 11th fairway at Troon
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At the 11th large banks of gorse and the out-of-bounds wall adjacent to the railway line make life difficult
The 12th fairway atr Troon
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Troon's narrow fairways are lined with incredibly thick rough, making tee shots critical
The 13th at Troon
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The 13th is the second hole on the course with no bunkers, two long accurate shots are needed to reach the green
A general view of the 18th at Troon looking towards the clubhouse
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At the 18th the out-of-bounds path in front of the clubhouse is very close to the back of the green
Troon's clubhouse provides excellent views over the Firth of Clyde
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The historic Ayrshire location on the Firth of Clyde provides a stunning backdrop to Troon's famous clubhouse




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