The depression is not the whole story
The Biarritz is among the easiest template holes to recognize: an elongated green or playing surface, long flanking bunkers and a deep swale running across the middle. But recognizing the shape is only the beginning. The length of the target, the location of the flag and the approach conditions decide how the hole plays.
Distance becomes strategy
A front hole location can ask a very different question from a back one. The ball’s landing point and its movement through or around the swale matter. A shot that looks impressive in flight may leave an awkward next stroke if its distance was poorly judged. Conversely, contours may help a thoughtful approach finish nearer the target.
One name, many interpretations
Some examples keep both sections as putting surface; others maintain the front as an approach. Do not assume that a photograph of a long green tells you how every Biarritz is played. Raynor’s template work is most interesting when the reader asks what has been adapted, rather than searching for a perfect duplicate.