Hazeltine National Golf Club Course Guide: Hole 18
The closing hole is a tough but fair par 4 where a straight drive is required
A guide to the eighteenth 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 18
Hole 18 - Par 4 - 432 yards
The par 4 closing hole isn't long in length but requires two good shots.
The drive is one of the toughest on the course, if you aren't pinpoint accurate you'll likely find sand and lose the hole.
A good drive for the players won't leave much more than a 9 iron in.
The green is raised and anything front-right may roll back down and seriously bring bogey into play.
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A tough but fair finishing hole.
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