Hazeltine National Golf Club Course Guide: Hole 2

The second hole at Hazeltine is a dogleg left par 4

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A guide to the second 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 2

Hazeltine National Golf Club

The long hitters will be able to carry the bunker down the left to leave a flick in. If he makes the team, Bubba Watson's foursomes partner will enjoy this hole.

Some will choose to hit a 3-wood or even less down the right and play in from there.

The green is heavily guarded by bunkers but with just a wedge in hand they should only come into play if an error is made.

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