Hole 13 at Half Moon Bay Golf Links (Ocean Course)

Par 4 • 431 Yards • Half Moon Bay, California

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The 13th hole at Half Moon Bay's Ocean Course exemplifies Arthur Hills' Scottish links design philosophy, featuring an elevated tee that drops to a well-guarded fairway below. This strategic par-4 demands precision off the tee and careful approach play to a challenging green that slopes significantly from front to back.

Tees:

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Green:34y × 23y

Fairway @250y:34y wide

8 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 431 yds
Green: 4907 sq ft
Bunkers: 8
Course Slope: 129
Course Rating: 72.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This elevated tee shot drops down to a well-guarded fairway that narrows significantly as you get closer to the green. At 200 yards, you have a generous 40-yard landing area, but by 250 yards it tightens to just 34 yards wide. For most players, a controlled 3-wood or hybrid targeting the 200-yard mark will leave the best angle for your approach.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 422.7, 410.3, and 399.8 yards from the tee, your approach shot will be playing over or around these hazards to a deep green measuring 4,907 square feet. The green's generous size (34 yards deep by 23 yards wide) gives you room to work with, but club selection is critical from this distance.

green

This green slopes dramatically from front to back and right to left, and releases more than most greens on the Ocean Course. With the green measuring 34 yards deep, there's significant room for the ball to roll out. Aim for the center of the green to avoid the collection area on the right side.

hazard warning

Three bunkers guard the approach zone at 399.8, 410.3, and 422.7 yards from the tee. These hazards make recovery shots extremely difficult, especially with the green's severe right-to-left slope. Any miss to the right side of the green becomes nearly impossible to save par from.

approach

At 431 yards, this par-4 requires two quality shots. The fairway width of 34 yards at the 250-yard mark means longer hitters who can carry the bunkers still face a narrow target. Consider laying back to the 200-yard area where you have 40 yards of fairway width for better positioning.

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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 431-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.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 13?

Key hazards include: 3 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 13?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

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 Half Moon Bay Golf Links (Ocean Course). You can play this exact 431-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 →