US Open 2014 Pinehurst Resort: Hole 1

US Open Hole 1 — Tiger Woods hits his approach shot on hole 1 at Pinehurst Resort. Photography: Donald Miralle/Getty Images

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Golf Monthly takes an in-depth look at Pinehurst No.2 ahead of the 2014 US Open

Hole 1 – Par 4 – 402 yards

The first hole at Pinehurst Resort is one of the shorter par-4 holes. Players will often use a club less than a driver off the tee, generally aiming to hit the ball at the point where the fairway narrows. This then leaves golfers with around 135-150 yards to the traditional Pinehurst No.2 domed green. The key to this hole is precision, with a misdirected shot resulting in a roll away from the hole.

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Tiyah Hernandez-Pierrepont is a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh where she studies English Literature. Tiyah grew up with golf, with her stepdad having it on the TV or even sometimes hiring Tiyah as a caddie! Tiyah is also an avid photographer and runner.