Merion Golf Club (East Course) Hole by Hole - 6th Hole

Hole 6 at Merion Golf Club's East Course is a 420 yard par 4 with slight dogleg to the right. From the Pro tees, this hole can be intimidating due to its length and narrow fairway of 37 yards wide. The green area measures 12191 square feet and is guarded by four percent greenside bunkers.

This hole favors players who can shape their tee shot from left-to-right as there are trees on both sides of the fairway that could block your approach if you hit it too far right. Additionally, local weather conditions should also be taken into account when playing this hole; during summer months, high temperatures may cause your ball to travel farther than usual while in winter months cold temperatures may affect how far you’re able to hit off the tee box. Windy days will also play an important factor here as they have a tendency to blow balls offline if not accounted for properly.

Given these factors, golfers should aim for the center of the fairway off the tee using a driver or 3 wood depending on wind direction and strength. This will leave them with a mid-iron approach into a large green surrounded by sand traps so accuracy is key here!