This opening hole requires a very demanding tee shot.
Long hitters have and advantage here.
A ball that gets above the ridge allows the player a good look at the green. The player will usually have to deal with cross winds, which can make club selection difficult. Any tee shot that finds the putting surface is a good shot and should result in a routine par or birdie. Long hitters can drive the ball that finds the bottom of the hill and leaves the player with very short yardage into the green. However, a ball that does not carry to the bottom of the hill will leave the player with a difficult decision as the fairway to green can have as much as a 60-foot drop.