Pinehurst Resort and C.C. (#2) Hole by Hole - 1st Hole
Pinehurst Resort and C.C. (#2), North Carolina
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Hole 1 at Pinehurst Resort and C.C. (#2) is a challenging par 4 with a slight dogleg left, measuring at 405 yards from the championship tees. The hole has a handicap of 11, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course. From the tee box, players should aim for the fairway which measures approximately 34 yards in width. This will leave them with an approach shot to an average sized green that measures at just over 10,000 square feet.
The key to scoring well on this hole is accuracy off the tee as there are four strategically placed bunkers along the fairway and near the green that can cause trouble for errant shots. It's important to note that only 2% of these bunkers are actually located on or around the green itself, so players should focus on avoiding them during their approach shots.
In terms of club selection, most players will likely use a driver off the tee which should travel roughly 217 yards for our hypothetical golfer. This will leave them with approximately a seven iron for their second shot which should cover about 140 yards according to our estimated distances provided above.
When approaching this hole in different seasons or weather conditions, it's important to take into account any changes in altitude or wind speed/direction as they can greatly impact ball flight and distance control. For example, during colder temperatures in winter months or strong headwinds in spring/summer months, it may be necessary to adjust club selections accordingly.
Overall, Hole #1 at Pinehurst Resort and C.C. (#2) requires precision and strategy both off the tee and onto its large but well-protected green if golfers hope to score well here.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
405 yards
Handicap:
11
Green Area:
10686
Approx Fairway Width:
34
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
2
Bunker Count:
4
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Aim for the fairway off the tee to avoid the strategically placed bunkers along the fairway and near the green.
2. Take note of any changes in altitude or wind speed/direction when selecting clubs, as they can greatly impact ball flight and distance control.
3. Use a driver off the tee for an estimated 217 yard drive, leaving approximately a seven iron for your second shot.
4. Focus on avoiding bunkers during approach shots, as only 2% are located on or around the green itself.
5. Practice precision and strategy both off the tee and onto its large but well-protected green to score well on this challenging par 4 hole with a handicap of 11.
6. Consider adjusting club selections accordingly during colder temperatures in winter months or strong headwinds in spring/summer months.
7. Visualize your shots before hitting them, taking into account any doglegs or obstacles that may affect your approach to the green.
8. Stay calm under pressure and trust your swing to execute accurate shots throughout this difficult hole at Pinehurst Resort and C.C (#2).
9. Pay attention to pin placement on the large green when making approach shots, as it can greatly impact putting difficulty if not carefully considered beforehand.
10.Consider playing more conservatively if necessary, aiming for accuracy over distance especially when facing unfavorable weather conditions or tricky pin placements.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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