TPC at Scottsdale 'Stadium Course' Hole by Hole - 9th Hole

Hole 9 at TPC Scottsdale's 'Stadium Course' is a challenging par 4 of 350 yards from the men's tees. It has a slight dogleg right, with an approximate fairway width of 41 yards. The green area measures 10041 sq ft and there are 6 bunkers, 2% of which are greenside. With its long distance, altitude and desert conditions in Scottsdale can make this hole even more difficult; during summer months the heat will cause balls to travel further while in winter months they may not carry as far due to cooler temperatures and higher air density. Wind can also affect play on this hole significantly depending on direction and strength.

For tee shots, players should aim for the center-right side of the fairway off the tee for optimal positioning for their approach shot into the green. A driver or 3 wood could be used here depending on how much roll you want your ball to have after landing; if playing downwind then you might opt for a 3 wood instead so that you don’t overshoot it past the flagstick. For approach shots, players should use a 7 iron or pitching wedge depending on where they end up in relation to the pin placement - if close enough then pitching wedge would be best but otherwise go with 7 iron as it provides more control than longer clubs such as 5 irons or hybrids when hitting onto small targets like these greens at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course