With the No. 2 course at Pinehurst in the spotlight over the next few weeks, I was wondering what your favorite hole is. Favorite doesn't have to be best, hardest, easiest, prettiest, etc. Just the hole you enjoy there the most and why. I have only played it once so I was hoping to hear about some of the playing qualities that I missed during my game there. Much has been written about the fifth, both here (including the new Best of Golf feature) and elsewhere, so if it is your favorite, please mention this but then choose your second favorite for discussion.
In my one play, I really liked the 13th. It is short so there are numerous options off the tee, but the angle of the drive over the sand and wire grass gives the golfer pause. The approach is exacting, but fair for a hole of its length. The false front and deep bunkers cut into the hillside punish an poor shot. Is it best to aim left off the tee with a shorter club to leave a full iron approach? Or should one blast driver up the right to leave a shorter, albeit ticklish pitch shot? Are you content settling for the middle of the green? It seems you could play the hole 100 times and still not figure out the best way to attack it.
What is your favorite hole?