Although this hole plays a similar distance as No. 15 and will require a mid-iron shot for the men, this is a much larger green that is easier to hit. Again, there is a falloff in the front portion of the green. The most exacting hole location is tucked behind the bunker on the right side. If played properly, this hole provides a legitimate chance for birdie.
The fairway appears much wider from the tee than it really is, because it makes an S-turn and the landing area is slightly uphill and hidden from the player. Players who forego the driver from the tee will likely face a mid-iron approach shot to a green with a hollow on the right side that creates a two-tier look. Expect a back-right hole location on Sunday, just as it was when Payne Stewart saved par to win the 1999 U.S. Open.
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