Pebble Beach hole-by-hole guide: Hole 1

A closer look at the 18 stunning holes that face golf's best players when the 2010 US Open arrives at Pebble Beach Golf Links in June. Find out where the season's second Major is likely to be won and lost with an in-depth guide to this year's US Open venue

Hole 1 Par 4 380 yards

Hole Guide

Major championships have, and will start with longer holes than the 380-yard first hole at Pebble Beach, but the sloped fairway will test players to hit the fairway on the first blow. Most will opt for a long-iron or hybrid off the tee because a fairway position is paramount to gain a clear view of what is an extremely narrow green. Although length is not an issue, players will be glad to walk off this dogleg hole with a par 4.

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