Hole 13 at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla)

Par 4 • 420 Yards • Fort Mcdowell, Arizona

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The 13th hole at We-Ko-Pa's Cholla Course represents Scott Miller's masterful desert design philosophy, where pristine Sonoran Desert landscape creates both beauty and challenge. This demanding par-4 tests players amid the untouched natural setting that makes We-Ko-Pa one of the Southwest's most acclaimed golf destinations.

Tees:

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Green:34y × 32y

Fairway @250y:71y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 420 yds
Green: 6206 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 136
Course Rating: 73

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

This hole presents an extreme strategic challenge as the fairway completely disappears at both the 200-yard and 250-yard marks, creating a forced carry situation that demands precise course management and likely requires laying up short of trouble.

tee shot

With no traditional landing zone available from the tee, consider playing conservatively to a safe yardage short of the fairway gap, likely around 180-190 yards, to ensure you have a clear approach angle for your second shot.

approach

Multiple bunkers guard the approach area at 318.7, 363.4, and 363.7 yards from the tee, requiring precise distance control and potentially forcing a layup strategy to avoid these hazards while still leaving a manageable approach to the green.

green

The generous green measuring 6,206 square feet (34 yards by 32 yards) offers multiple pin positions and recovery options, making it crucial to take advantage of this target size when planning your approach strategy around the fairway constraints.

approach

At 420 yards total length with the fairway gaps and bunker positioning, this hole likely requires a three-shot strategy for most players - a conservative tee shot, a positioning layup, and then a precise wedge approach to the large green.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 420-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 13?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

How big is the green on hole 13?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 13?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 13 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla). You can play this exact 420-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →