Rio Olympic Golf Course Hole by Hole: Hole 8

The eighth is the shortest par-3 on the front nine but is surrounded by large bunkers

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A guide to the eighth hole of the Rio Olympic Golf Course ahead of the 2016 Olympics in August

Rio Olympic Golf Course Hole by Hole: Hole 8

Hole 8 - Par 3 - 167 yards

The third and shortest of the par-3s on the front nine measures 167-yards to a green surrounded by some very large bunkers – front, back, left and right.

This is another small putting surface with plenty of undulations that will test the players' ball control from the tee.

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Being in the right portion of the green is paramount on this hole as there are some very treacherous pin placements to be had.

It should only be an 8-9 iron however so expect to see some birdies as well as some three-putt bogeys.

James Mason of planetgolfreview.com travelled to Rio to produce the guide of the 2016 Olympic Golf Course of Golf Monthly

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