Pinehurst Golf & Country Club (#2 Course) Hole by Hole - 2nd Hole
Pinehurst Golf & Country Club (#2 Course), North Carolina
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Hole 2 at Pinehurst Golf & Country Club (#2 Course) is a challenging par 4, with a distance of 472 yards from the championship tee. This hole has a handicap ranking of 3, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course. The fairway width is relatively narrow at only 38 yards and there are seven strategically placed bunkers throughout the hole.
The tee shot on this hole requires precision and accuracy as it curves slightly to the right. A driver may be too much club for most golfers, especially considering that altitude and wind can impact ball flight conditions here in Pinehurst, North Carolina. It would be wise to use a shorter club such as a three wood or hybrid off the tee to ensure finding the fairway.
After successfully navigating your way onto the fairway, you will face an approach shot into one of Pinehurst's largest greens at approximately 11,792 square feet. With no water hazards in play and no greenside bunkers present (%0), players should focus on hitting their approach shots close to take advantage of potential birdie opportunities.
For average golfers who hit their pitching wedge around 120 yards, they will need to use either a long iron or hybrid for their approach shot due to its length of almost five hundred yards from the championship tees. However, if playing from closer tees (such as Pro-Mens-Seniors-Womens), players may have shorter distances into this green which could make scoring easier.
It's important for golfers to note that weather conditions can vary greatly across all four seasons here in Pinehurst which can significantly impact how far your ball travels through both carry distance and roll out after landing on each shot played during Hole #2.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
472 yards
Handicap:
3
Green Area:
11792
Approx Fairway Width:
38
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
0
Bunker Count:
7
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Use a shorter club off the tee: Due to the narrow fairway and potential for wind, using a three wood or hybrid off the tee will provide more control and increase chances of finding the fairway.
2. Aim slightly left on your tee shot: The hole curves to the right, so aiming slightly left can help compensate for this and avoid any potential hazards on the right side.
3. Take note of weather conditions: Weather in Pinehurst can greatly impact ball flight distance, so be sure to adjust your club selection accordingly.
4. Focus on accuracy over distance on approach shot: With such a large green, it's important to prioritize accuracy over distance with your approach shot. Choose a club that you feel confident hitting straight rather than trying to hit it as far as possible.
5. Consider playing from closer tees if available: If playing from closer tees reduces the length of your approach shot significantly, consider taking advantage of this opportunity for an easier scoring chance.
6. Avoid greenside bunkers at all costs: While there are no greenside bunkers present on this hole, players should still aim to avoid them altogether by focusing on accurate shots onto the green.
7. Plan for potential birdie opportunities: With no water hazards in play and a large green, players should focus on getting their approach shots close in order to potentially make birdies or save par if needed.
8. Practice precision with long irons or hybrids before playing this hole: For average golfers who typically use pitching wedges around 120 yards, practicing with longer clubs like long irons or hybrids beforehand can help prepare for longer approach shots into this challenging par 4 hole.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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