Video: Erin Hills Eighteenth Hole Flyover

At 637 yards with 25 bunkers this one won't be listed anytime soon as an example of sustainable golf, but it sure will make for a fascinating finishing hole to the 2017 U.S. Open.

Both the USGA flyover and the Erin Hills version give a sense of just how exposed this green appears, but with massive grandstands around the green, will that make depth perception a little easier? Or will the whole thing become incredibly imposing.

Either way, after what I saw today in my first walk around here in a decade, I'm not sure if this hole will be very tempting if played from a forward tee, assuming things are firm and fast. The fall off behind the green is so severe that players would be wise not to fire too directly here with a fairway wood if given the opportunity. We shall see!