St Andrews hole-by-hole guide: Hole 6, Heathery (Out)
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 6, Heathery (Out) 412 yards Par 4
Players will not be able to see the severe pot bunkers down the right of the fairway from the tee. The tee drops to a lower level beyond a long, gorse-covered ridge. Big hitters will be able to carry the dangers whilst the shorter ones try to negotiate a real minefield. It's a good birdie chance nonetheless.
St Andrews Old Course, Hole 6, Heathery (Out) [Getty Images]
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