“Risk and Reward” is the theme of this slightly downhill hole. A well-mounded fairway encourages the safe option but leaves a longer and more testing shot to the green. The taller player will be tempted to take on the carry over the left side bunkers to give a better position from which to attack the narrow green over a prominent tree. A bale-out zone is provided behind the green from whence a par-saving chip could be played.

Garcia felt that from the back tees a carry of 265 metres would be just right to test the professionals and give them the satisfaction of an ideal spot for a birdie approach. A swale behind the green would encourage aggressive play so that a ball which had not held the putting surface would not be over-penalised.