The entire strategy of playing Port Royal revolves around navigating the dramatic elevation changes and, crucially, managing the unrelenting coastal wind. Robert Trent Jones Sr. routed the course along a ridge that runs north to south, creating a compelling mix of sheltered holes and completely exposed cliff-top shots. The front nine starts a little gentler as it works through the lower land, but it still requires careful placement to avoid well-placed bunkers.

That said, the back nine is where the course earns its reputation. The elevation changes become huge, offering spectacular downhill tee shots, and the course builds to its unforgettable crescendo. Of course, we have to talk about the 16th hole, a mammoth par three where the tee and green perch precariously on cliffs, demanding a shot over the pounding Atlantic waves. It’s the most photographed hole in golf for a reason, but it’s also a terrifying test of nerve. The par-five 17th and the uphill 18th complete a demanding, stunning finish that truly tests the mettle of any experienced golfer.