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St. Andrews Old Course • 17th Hole

The Tee You Wear Was Once Feared

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At Worn by Golfers, we believe every great hole tells a story. Our Icon Range captures that story with minimalist linework and maximum meaning.

The Road Hole is the first. Not because it's easy. But because it's unforgettable.

This is more than a shirt. It's a story you wear.

The Road Hole Card

THE ROAD HOLE

St. Andrews Old Course • 17th Hole

The most infamous par-4 in golf. A legendary test that has remained unchanged for generations, demanding precision, courage, and a touch of luck from every golfer who dares to take it on.
Road Hole Layout - 17th Hole St. Andrews
"It is the toughest par-4 in golf, and perhaps the most famous hole in the world."
— Jack Nicklaus
495
YARDS
PAR 4
CHAMPIONSHIP

Blind Tee Shot

Aim over the Old Course Hotel, targeting the letters on the hotel's sign. A strong drive is essential, but errant shots can find hotel or go out of bounds.

Road Hole Bunker

The infamous deep, revetted trap guards the front left of the green. This legendary hazard has claimed countless balls and championship hopes.

Narrow Fairway

The second shot requires precision to avoid trouble. Even perfect drives leave a challenging approach to the well-guarded green.

Green & Road

The green slopes away from approach shots. A stone wall and the actual road lurk behind, threatening any shot that flies too far.

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Historic Moments

Early 19th Century
First Played
The 17th Road Hole was first integrated into St. Andrews' Old Course layout. Originally, players teed off in reverse, from the green towards the current tee box.
1873
The Open Championship Debut
The Road Hole became an official part of The Open Championship when the tournament was first hosted at St. Andrews, immediately earning recognition for its daunting nature.
1970
Nicklaus's Triumph
Doug Sanders played a miraculous shot from the Road Hole bunker only to miss a par putt on the 18th and lose the playoff to Jack Nicklaus.
2024
Lydia Ko Wins Women's Open
Lydia Ko hit a stunning drive on the 17th in her final round, while her main contenders had problems and dropped shots.

Voices of Champions

"The reason the Road hole at St Andrews is the most difficult par 4 in the world is that it was designed as a par 5."
— Ben Crenshaw
"The Road Hole doesn't play fair—it plays brilliantly!"
— Tom Watson
"Not every hole should be fair; some holes should test every ounce of your creativity and courage. This one does."
— Tiger Woods
The 17th Road Hole at St. Andrews Old Course is more than a hole—it is a rite of passage, a legend, and a symbol of the enduring challenge of golf.
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The shirt speaks in code. Can you read what it's saying?

Road Hole Dingbat

Solve the Dingbat

Dingbat Puzzle
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Wear the Story

Every Road Hole tee includes a free downloadable "hole card" — the kind of strategy breakdown a caddie would whisper before the shot.