The U.S Open is nearly upon us and here is a look at a drastically changed Shinnecock. Holes seven and eight are featured here with descriptions from the boys at the USGA.
This classic representation of the Redan hole at North Berwick in Scotland features a green that slopes from front right to back left, requiring precise distance control. The prevailing wind is typically against the player and slightly from the right. The back-left bunker will likely catch quite a few tee shots. Players who miss the green long will face a recovery shot back up the slope, and they must be wary of a ball not hit crisply enough rolling back toward them.
This hole has been lengthened by 41 yards since the 2004 U.S. Open. The tee shot is to a generous fairway, although the player who successfully challenges the bunkers on the left will leave himself a better angle of approach to the green. The prevailing wind is against the player and from the right, and some players may opt for less than driver from the tee. Like most of the greens at Shinnecock Hills, this putting surface rolls with the surrounding topography.
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