Merion hole-by-hole guide: 8th hole
A look at the course of the 2013 US Open, Merion in Pennsylvania

Merion Golf Club
8th - 359 yards, par 4
Again a short second shot will be required to this contoured green, which slopes from back left to front right. A birdie chance but only if safely on the green in two.
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