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Image of the 15th Hole of the Champion Course at PGA National

Image of the 15th Hole of the Champion Course at PGA National

The 15th Hole of the Champion Course at PGA National

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The 15th, a par 3 of 179 yards, is the start of the infamous "Bear Trap," a series of three holes (15, 16, and 17) that course designer, Jack Nicklaus, says "It should be won or lost right here."

The green is guarded on three sides by a lake, which means the ball must carry at least 150 yards. The apron is closely trimmed, which means any rolling ball that is slightly off line to the front or right will go into the lake. The same goes for the deep bunker that guards the left rear of the green - you need a ladder to enter and leave it.

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