Hell Holes

The British Open has been played at St. Andrews five times since 1984, and on every occasion the 17th hole at the Old Course has been the most difficult hole in that year's majors. Here are the 10 toughest holes in the majors since '84.

--Sal Johnson

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Year	Major	Course	Hole	Avg.	To Par
1984	British	St. Andrews	17th	4.79	+.79
1998	U.S.	Olympic	17th	4.72	+.76
1986	British	Turnberry	14th	4.73	+.73
1986	British	Turnberry	8th	4.72	+.72
2000	British	St. Andrews	17th	4.71	+.71
1997	British	Troon	11th	4.65	+.65
1990	British	St. Andrews	17th	4.65	+.65
2005	British	St. Andrews	17th	4.63	+.63
1988	British	Lytham	14th	4.63	+.63
1995	British	St. Andrews	17th	4.62	+.62
1985	British	St. George	18th	4.62	+.62