Pinehurst Golf & Country Club (#2 Course) Hole by Hole - 6th Hole
Pinehurst Golf & Country Club (#2 Course), North Carolina
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Hole Description:
Welcome to the 6th hole at Pinehurst Golf & Country Club, a challenging par 3 that will test your accuracy and distance control. This hole is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina and has a course ID of 17229.
From the championship tees, this hole measures 224 yards with a handicap of 7. The pro tees are slightly shorter at 194 yards, while the men's and seniors' tees measure at 179 and 174 yards respectively. For our female golfers, the tee box is set up at a manageable distance of only 108 yards with a handicap of 17.
As you approach the tee box, take note of any changes in weather conditions as they can greatly impact your shot on this long par-3. In warmer temperatures or lower altitudes, you may find yourself hitting longer clubs than usual due to increased ball flight distances. On windy days, it's important to adjust for wind direction and speed when selecting your club.
The green area on this hole measures an impressive13618 square feet but don't be fooled by its size – there are three strategically placed bunkers that come into play on both sides of the green. These greenside bunkers make up approximately10% of total bunker coverage around this hole so be sure to factor them into your strategy.
For most golfers looking to score well on this hole, we recommend using a driver off the tee which averages about217 yards for our average golfer here at Pinehurst Golf & Country Club. This should leave you with either an iron or pitching wedge for your approach shot depending on which set of tees you're playing from.
When approaching the green keep in mind that it slopes from back-to-front so try not to overshoot or risk rolling off onto one side where those pesky bunkers await!
In summary: With its length and strategic placement of hazards around both the tee box and green, hole 6 at Pinehurst Golf & Country Club is a true test of skill for any golfer. Keep an eye on weather conditions and use your driver off the tee to set yourself up for a successful approach shot. Good luck!
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
3
Distance:
224 yards
Handicap:
7
Green Area:
13818
Approx Fairway Width:
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Percent Bunkers Near green:
10
Bunker Count:
3
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Take note of weather conditions and adjust your club selection accordingly.
2. Use a driver off the tee to take advantage of its distance and accuracy.
3. Pay attention to wind direction and speed when selecting your club for both the tee shot and approach shot.
4. Aim for the center or slightly left side of the green to avoid bunkers on both sides.
5. Keep in mind that the green slopes from back-to-front, so try not to overshoot or risk rolling off onto one side where bunkers await.
6. Practice hitting longer clubs than usual due to increased ball flight distances in warmer temperatures or lower altitudes.
7. Be aware of strategically placed bunkers around the green, making up approximately 10% of total bunker coverage on this hole.
8. For most golfers, using a driver off the tee should leave you with an iron or pitching wedge for your approach shot depending on which set of tees you're playing from.
9. Stay focused and confident while approaching this challenging par 3 at Pinehurst Golf & Country Club – it's a true test of skill!
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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