{"id":4458,"date":"2012-04-07T07:05:26","date_gmt":"2012-04-07T07:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=4458"},"modified":"2012-04-07T07:05:26","modified_gmt":"2012-04-07T07:05:26","slug":"a-tough-test-awaits-a-world-class-field-at-the-ballantines-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=4458","title":{"rendered":"A tough test awaits a world-class field at the Ballantine\u2019s Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Seoul<\/strong>: A world-class test awaits a world-class field at the Ballantine\u2019s Championship as Blackstone Golf Club near Seoul, South Korea, prepares for the second edition of the event, from April 26-29.<\/p>\n<p>The course, which opened in 2010 and hosted the Ballantine\u2019s Championship for the first time last season, will provide another stern examination of the players\u2019 credentials with its length and demand on accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>Englishman Lee Westwood, who holds the first round lead of the 2012 Masters Tournament, was Blackstone\u2019s conqueror 12 months ago, when his 12-under-par 276 total gave him a one shot victory over Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez, and this year\u2019s champion will need to display the same level of skill, power and accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>There are new tees on the 17th \u2013 making the hole 40 yards longer \u2013 and the fourth, which is arguably the most spectacular of the entire course with its panoramic views and dramatic drop from the tee down to the fairway.<\/p>\n<p>Tournament Director David Williams said: \u201cOn the fourth hole we now have the option of moving the tee forward and making it driveable. It\u2019s a stunning hole and makes for very exciting golf.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe whole course will provide a tough challenge for the field. It\u2019s long, but it\u2019s not all about power and long hitting; it\u2019s a thinking player\u2019s course. It\u2019s also very scenic with fantastic views, creeks, lakes and forest glens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are a couple of excellent par threes which are long and over water \u2013 the seventh and the 12th holes. It\u2019s a young course as it only opened a couple of years ago, and every year it will mature and get even better.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s hilly so it will be physically demanding as well, and the greens are undulating and offer some testing pin positions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen you have the club itself, which is stunning. It is very exclusive and will provide the perfect backdrop to what I am sure will be a tremendous week of golf.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Indian Sports News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seoul: A world-class test awaits a world-class field at the Ballantine\u2019s Championship as Blackstone Golf Club near Seoul, South Korea, prepares for the second edition of the event, from April 26-29. 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