Hole 7 at Balboa Park Municipal Golf Club

Par 5 • 470 Yards • San Diego, California

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Hole 7 at Balboa Park Municipal Golf Club presents a unique challenge as one of the shortest par 5s you'll encounter, demanding precision over power. This compact yet strategic hole requires careful club selection and course management to navigate effectively. The hole's brevity creates exciting risk-reward opportunities for golfers of all skill levels.

Tees:

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Green:18y × 37y

Fairway @250y:44y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 5
Yardage: 470 yds
Green: 3658 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 127
Course Rating: 71.1

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This 470-yard par 5 offers a generous landing area with the fairway maintaining 46 yards of width at the 200-yard mark. Focus on accuracy over distance to set up a manageable second shot.

approach

Plan your second shot carefully as the fairway remains consistent at 44 yards wide at the 250-yard mark. This gives you room to position for an ideal approach angle to the green.

hazard warning

Two strategic bunkers guard the approach at 424.3 and 458.1 yards from the tee. The closer bunker at 424.3 yards is particularly dangerous for aggressive second shots.

green

The target green measures 18 yards wide by 37 yards deep, providing a relatively narrow but deep target. Club selection is critical to avoid short-siding yourself on this 3,658 square foot putting surface.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 458.1 yards, longer hitters attempting to reach in two must carry this hazard while still finding the narrow 18-yard wide green - a high-risk, high-reward proposition.

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Scoring Tip

Scoring on par 5s starts with a smart second shot. Laying up to your favorite wedge distance gives you the best birdie chance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can this par 5 be reached in two?

At 470 yards, Reachable in two for longer hitters. Consider laying up short of hazards if going for it is risky.

How difficult is hole 7?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 7?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 7?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 7?

This hole is a reachable par 5 with eagle chances for longer hitters. Birdie is very much in play here if you can set up a good approach.

Can I practice hole 7 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Balboa Park Municipal Golf Club. You can play this exact par 5 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 →