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THE COURSE
Hole 8 – The smallest green on the golf course with
bunkers long and water short presents a stern test for
all players. A hole location in the narrow front left
corner of the green has lured many players into making
a big number. During the final round of the 2002 PGA
Championship, the 8th hole finished the hopes of Justin
Leonard who was tied for the lead before making double
bogey. In 2009, Padraig Harrington was tied for the
Hole #8
lead and made an 8 after his tee shot was on dry land.
Hole #10 Hole #11
Hole 10 – One of Hazeltine’s signature holes along Lake Hole 11 – After negotiating a pair of fairway bunkers on the
Hazeltine, the 10th will test a player’s patience level from drive, players have to weigh how aggressive they will be
the tee. Longer players will look to cut the left corner by with their layup. Bunkers on both sides of the fairway pinch
carrying a set of three fairway bunkers. If done successfully, the landing zone 130 yards from the green. Players who go
the player will enjoy a short wedge to a green that runs for the green in two will have to navigate 10 bunkers and
away from the player towards the water. A patient the two-tiered green. Rich Beem’s 3 wood approach during
player will play their tee shot to the plateau and leave the final round of the 2002 PGA Championship landed
themselves an approach of 150 – 180 yards. A steep slope short of the green and rolled to 12 feet where he made eagle
will really test a player’s approach from the top of the hill. on his way to a 1 shot victory over a charging Tiger Woods.
