Architect: Graham Marsh
Back tee*: 572 yards / 523 metres
Joe Average tee*: 549 yards / 502 metres
Green fee: AUS$89 (approx. £46)
If you're familiar with the 6th hole at Bay Hill, whose fairway doesn't so much dogleg as curl around one half of a circular lake, this fine closing hole on North-West Australia's Gold Coast will strike a chord.
Described by one architect as "one of the most dramatic, strategic/heroic holes in Australia," it epitomises the essence of golf course design.
Hit both your tee shot and a long approach over water if you're risk-inclined and keen to reach the green in two. Alternatively, hit two shots hugging the left side of the fairway if you'd rather not take on the lake from the tee and prefer to tackle the water in front of the green with a short iron approach for your third shot.
Bunkers on the outside of the elbow and left of the fairway just before the water crosses in front of the green, keep those playing the safe line on their toes, however. Ensuring that golfers of all abilities have cause for satisfaction if they complete Palm Meadows' 18th with the same ball they started with.
While the green slopes towards you and is generally receptive, there's just enough tilt to reward an accurate approach shot, which should ideally leave your ball below the hole.
