Aviara Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Hole by Hole - 1st Hole

Hole 1 at Aviara Golf Club is a challenging par 4 that sets the tone for the rest of the course. From the championship tees, this hole measures 389 yards and has a handicap rating of 9, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course. The slight dogleg right requires players to carefully consider their tee shot placement in order to set up an ideal approach to the green.

The fairway width is relatively narrow at only 33 yards, so accuracy off the tee is crucial. A driver may be too much club for some golfers, as it can easily run through the fairway and into trouble. Instead, I would recommend hitting a hybrid or long iron off the tee to ensure finding the fairway.

Once in position in the fairway, players will face an approach shot to a well-protected green measuring 9059 square feet. With only four bunkers on this hole and greenside bunkers accounting for just six percent of total bunker coverage, avoiding these hazards should not be too difficult with proper club selection.

For most golfers hitting from these tees, I would recommend using a mid-to-short iron for their approach shot based on average distances provided (7 iron ~140 yards and pitching wedge ~120 yards). However, depending on local weather conditions such as altitude or wind direction/speed during each season (spring/summer/fall/winter), adjustments may need to be made accordingly.

Overall,this opening hole at Aviara Golf Club presents a challenge but also offers scoring opportunities if played strategically with precision off both tee shots and approaches. Good luck!