Hazeltine National Golf Club Course Guide: Hole 3
The third hole at Hazeltine is an extremely long par 5
A guide to the third 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 3
Hole 3 - Par 5 - 633 yards
The third at Hazeltine is a long par 5 where only the biggest of hitters will be able to reach in two.
If a three shot strategy is in place, players need to play for position.
Bunkers down the left need to be avoided, as does the rough down the right.
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The real key here is to get the second shot onto the flat ground where it's just a flick in and a great chance of birdie.
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