Pinehurst #2 (Front 9)

Better right than left off the tee. Even if you're in the right rough it's OK. It provides a good angle to the pin. Green slopes left to right, although not too severely.

Hole #2:

Par 4
Champ: 441 yds
Amateur: 414 yds
Ladies: 394 yds
Handicap: 3

May want to line up on left side of tee due to overhanging trees on the right-hand side.

Interesting bunker placement. Should be able to carry, but even if you don't, it still leaves only a PW or 9I to the green. If you can carry it, you're left with about 55-70 yards for your second.

The first par 5. Better right than left off the tee. Leaves a flatter lie, just in case you want to attempt going for the green (approx. 255 yards to front edge). Slightly uphill 2nd shot, but worth going for it if in the fariway.

The hardest hole on the course. Fairway slopes right to left, so aim right on the tee shot. Awkward stance for every second shot; aim well right of pin. Longest par 4 on the course. Leaves about 180-190 for a second shot. Green slopes away on all sides, so be careful.

A relatively long par 3. Be wary of the wind. Green is one of the toughest on the course, so try to stick your tee shot close for possible birdie.

Probably the most interesting hole on the course (in my opinion). The safe play is probably the best bet here. A tee shot of 250 yards will leave about 145 to the green. If you're feeling really strong and long (and accurate), you could cut the corner and miss the bunkers, leaving only an 80-90 yard 2nd. The area surrounding the bunkers is some of the most hilly terrain on the course. Enter at your own risk.

The tee shot favors the left to right hitter. A well struck drivemay leave less than 200 yards to the front edge. Green slopes back to front, making this a great birdie (or eagle) hole.

Great par 3, with some interesting bunker placement. Very undulated green; be careful not to 3 putt.