Erin Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 9

The treacherous back-left bunker is key to this hole as it is not visible from the tee and many players whose tee shots looked good in the air walk away with 5 or worse after finding this bunker. Miss the bunkers and you have a good chance of walking away with a par or maybe even birdie.

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Erin Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 9
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A guide to the ninth hole at Erin Hills ahead of the 2017 US Open

Erin Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 9

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After a series of big holes, this short and precise 9th hole will come as a welcomed surprise to the field.

With the elevated tee and exposure to the wind, club selection is always a challenge.

Erin Hills Hole By Hole Golf Guide: Hole 9

The treacherous back-left bunker is key to this hole as it is not visible from the tee and many players whose tee shots looked good in the air walk away with 5 or worse after finding this bunker. Miss the bunkers and you have a good chance of walking away with a par or maybe even birdie.

This hole ends a tough opening nine.

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