The 12th, 13th and 14th holes play across this ridge.

The par four fifth hole plays into the wind and is almost on the side of the hill.

- Just nine holes played in the first round of the 1974 tournament.

But players were still curious to see how the hole would play Thursday and later in the week.

This hole plays to 227 yards from the back tees.

Into the wind, this hole plays like a par 5.

"But these finishing holes are playing straight into the wind."

Yet, with 54 holes to play, this year's saga was just beginning.

Only three consecutive holes - the third through the fifth - play in the same direction.

Several holes play up and down the ridges that dominate the property.