Baltusrol Golf Club Hole by Hole Guide: Hole 5

This relatively short par-4 will catch a lot of players out with plenty of bunkering and a tricky green

Baltusrol Golf Club

A guide to the fifth hole on Baltusrol Golf Club's Lower Course which hosts the 98th USPGA Championship

Baltusrol Golf Club

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Hole 5 - Par 4 - 442 yards

This short-ish par-4 will catch a lot of players out off the tee, with four fairway bunkers left and one right.

Most will opt to hit a five wood or long iron off the tee to leave a mid-iron into this tricky green.

Baltusrol Golf Club

Courtesy of The PGA of America

The putting surface features a severe false front and a collection area back-left, similar to the first.

The green is guarded by four bunkers - one left, one short and two right - so par here represents a good score.

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