Merion Golf Club (East Course) Hole by Hole - 2nd Hole

Hole 2 at Merion Golf Club (East Course) is a 536 yard par 5 for the Pro tees, 518 yards for Men's and 513 yards for Women's. The fairway is 34 yards wide with a slight dogleg left. There are seven bunkers on this hole, three of which are greenside. This hole can be daunting as it requires two solid shots to reach the green in regulation.

In terms of club selection off the tee, players should consider using their driver or 3 wood depending on wind conditions and accuracy level. During the spring months when temperatures begin to rise, golfers may find that they have more carry due to increased altitude and less resistance in the air from cooler temperatures. In summer months, golfers should be aware of potential gusts that could affect ball flight direction and distance traveled; selecting a club with slightly less loft than normal may help counteract any unexpected winds that arise during play. In fall months when temperatures start to drop again, golfers will likely experience some roll out due to decreased air resistance; playing an extra club may prove beneficial here if there is no headwind present as well as utilizing a fade pattern off the tee rather than draw shot shape in order to stay within bounds of fairway area width restrictions. Finally during winter months when temperatures can dip below freezing levels, golfer’s must take into account decreased distances due to colder weather affecting ball compression rates; taking an extra club off the tee will help ensure players remain within striking distance come time for approach shots into green area itself (8014 sq ft).

For second shots into green area itself players should consider using their 7 iron or hybrid clubs depending on current pin position location relative to player’s lie post-tee shot decision making process (i.e., water hazard proximity or bunker placement considerations). During all four seasons careful consideration needs be taken regarding angle of attack towards pin given presence/absence of hazards previously mentioned as well as general temperature levels influencing overall wind speeds across course layout – i..e., higher altitudes bring about greater gusts while lower altitudes tend produce calmer conditions throughout round duration timeline altogether - so adjusting swing speed accordingly prior approach setup procedure would benefit strategic planning efforts associated with Hole #2 at Merion East Course overall!