Hole 3 at Coronado Golf Course

Par 4 • 406 Yards • Coronado, California

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The third hole at Coronado Golf Course stands as a testament to the course's unique origins, built on land created from San Diego Bay dredging material in the late 1950s. This straightaway par-4 showcases the flat, parkland character that defines Jack Daray's original 1957 design. A solid test of accuracy and distance control in the shadow of the iconic Coronado Bridge.

Tees:

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Green:30y × 35y

Fairway @250y:37y wide

3 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 406 yds
Green: 5664 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
Course Slope: 126
Course Rating: 73.7

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Exercise extreme precision off the tee as the fairway becomes virtually unplayable beyond 200 yards, narrowing to just 4 yards at the 200-yard mark before disappearing entirely at 250 yards. Most players should consider a controlled mid-iron or hybrid to stay short of trouble.

approach

Plan your approach carefully to this substantial green measuring 30 yards by 35 yards (5,664 square feet). The generous putting surface allows for aggressive pin-seeking, but club selection is critical from the likely 200+ yard approach distance.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 193.5 yards from the tee. With the fairway narrowing dramatically, any tee shot beyond this distance risks finding sand or worse trouble in the severely constricted landing area.

tee shot

Consider this a strategic three-shot hole rather than forcing a traditional par-4 approach. With no viable landing zone marked from the tee and the fairway disappearing at 250 yards, position your tee shot conservatively around 180-190 yards to set up a manageable second shot.

approach

Take advantage of the large green dimensions (30x35 yards) by playing to the center of the putting surface. From your likely layup position, you'll have a mid-iron approach to a target that offers plenty of room for error.

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This 406-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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

How difficult is hole 3?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 3?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 3?

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 3 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Coronado Golf Course. You can play this exact 406-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 →