St Andrews hole-by-hole guide: Hole 4, Ginger Beer
A detailed hole-by-hole guide to St Andrews Old Course, home of the 150th Open Championship. Get to know the course and find out where this year's Claret Jug may be won and lost this year

Hole 4, Ginger Beer 480 yards Par 4
Take a brave line down the right off the tee and the players will have a better view for the second shot, where strict distance control is key. The hump in front of the green here can obscure the view of the pin and makes getting close to a front flag tough. There's one big bunker back left, which you don't want to be in with your approach.
St Andrews Old Course, Hole 4, Ginger Beer [Getty Images]
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