Hazeltine National Golf Club Course Guide: Hole 12

The twelfth hole is the longest par 4 on the golf course

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A guide to the twelfth hole at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota ahead of the 41st Ryder Cup from 30th Sept - 2nd October

Hazeltine National Golf Club Course Guide: Hole 12

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The tee shot must stay left of the bunkers to leave a long iron into the green.

The water short right only comes into play for very loose shots.

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The green is guarded by two bunkers and is quite flat, so the long hitters may be able to take advantage here and win the hole with birdie 3.

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Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He covered the 2022 and 2025 Masters from Augusta National and was there by the 18th green to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam. He has also covered five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews.