US Open 2014 Pinehurst Resort: Hole 5

US Open Hole 5 — A general view of the 5th hole. Photography: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images.

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Golf Monthly takes an in-depth look at Pinehurst No.2 ahead of the 2014 US Open

Hole 5 – Par 5 – 576 yards

This par 5 hole is not only considered the toughest green to hit but is all the most difficult to putt. This hole also played as a par 4 in previous US Opens at Pinehurst with its dogleg left hole. If players hit a good tee shot, there is a good chance that golfers will have the opportunity to get to the green in two shots. However players are met with a downhill-sidehill lie for the second shot due to the angle of the fairway.

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Tiyah Hernandez-Pierrepont is a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh where she studies English Literature. Tiyah grew up with golf, with her stepdad having it on the TV or even sometimes hiring Tiyah as a caddie! Tiyah is also an avid photographer and runner.