National Golf Links of America Hole by Hole - 18th Hole

Hole 18 at the National Golf Links of America is a par 5, 502 yards from the championship tees and 478 yards from the men's tees. It features a slight dogleg left with an approximate fairway width of 69 yards. The green area measures 32428 square feet and has one percent greenside bunkers. This hole can be particularly challenging depending on weather conditions throughout the year as temperature, altitude, and wind all affect ball flight trajectory.

For most golfers, this hole will require two strong shots to reach in regulation: a driver off the tee followed by an iron approach shot onto the green. With good execution and favorable weather conditions, golfers may have an opportunity to go for it in two shots with their driver reaching over 200 yards off the tee followed by a 7 or 8 iron into the green depending on yardage remaining. As always when playing this course, careful consideration should be given to club selection based on local climate conditions such as temperature & wind direction that day which can significantly impact ball flight distances even for experienced players!