The U.S Open is nearly upon us and here is a look at a drastically changed Shinnecock. Holes five and six are featured here with descriptions from the boys at the USGA.
Although this hole has been lengthened 52 yards, the prevailing breeze is helping, so players will likely have an opportunity to reach the green in two. The carry distance to the left-hand fairway from the tee is about 250 yards. The green sits slightly above the fairway and is surrounded by closely mown turf. Because of undulations that can move the ball away from the hole, the effective size of the green is much smaller. This hole is likely to play to an under-par stroke average.
Although the tee shot is typically into the wind, it’s only a 240-yard carry across the bunker on the right side of this dogleg-right hole, which features a blind tee shot. Players who favor the left side to avoid the bunker and the natural sandy area on the right will face a longer approach shot from a less desirable angle, while also bringing the bunkers on the left into play. The approach shot is to a green that pitches from back to front.
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