National Golf Links of America Hole by Hole - 2nd Hole

Hole 2 at National Golf Links of America is a 330 yard par 4 that doglegs hard to the left. From the Pro tees, players will need to hit a long and accurate drive over 217 yards in order to safely clear the corner of this dogleg. The fairway width is 54 yards so there is plenty of room for error but any shots pushed or pulled too far could find themselves blocked out by trees on either side. Players should also be aware of four greenside bunkers which make up 1% of the total green size here, as these can cause problems if you are not careful with your approach shot.

The Men's tee box plays 270 yards from an elevated position making it easier to carry the corner and set up a shorter approach shot into this large 21711 sq ft green area. Depending on local weather conditions (altitude, temperature & wind) across each season, club selection could vary significantly for both tee shots and approaches - A driver ~217 yards, 7 iron ~140 yards & pitching wedge ~120 yards would typically suffice during summer months when ball flight carries further due to hotter temperatures and higher altitudes; however during colder winter months where ball flight tends to be lower due to cooler temperatures and lower altitudes you may want consider using more lofted clubs such as hybrids or even irons off the tee in order maximize distance while still keeping your ball in play around this tight dogleg hole.