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Indian Wells Golf Resort (Players course) Hole by Hole - 15th Hole

Indian Wells Golf Resort (Players course), California

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Hole 15 at Indian Wells Golf Resort (Players course) is a challenging par 4, with a distance of 467 yards from the Championship tees. The hole has a handicap of 4, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course. However, with some strategic planning and precise shots, players can still score well on this hole.

The tee shot on this hole requires accuracy rather than distance. With an average drive of only 217 yards for our golfer, they should aim to hit their driver towards the right side of the fairway in order to avoid being blocked by trees on the left side. This will leave them with a longer approach shot but will set them up for a better angle into the green.

Speaking of approach shots, players should take note that there are five bunkers strategically placed throughout this hole. While only four percent are greenside bunkers as compared to total bunker count, these bunkers can still come into play and potentially ruin an otherwise good round.

As for club selection on their second shot, our golfer may want to consider using their pitching wedge instead of their usual seven iron or even nine iron due to the long distance remaining and potential wind conditions at this location in California's Coachella Valley region.

Another factor that could impact ball flight conditions is altitude - Indian Wells sits at about sea level which means balls will fly slightly further than they would at higher altitudes like Denver or Mexico City.

In terms of weather considerations across different seasons: During winter months (December-February), temperatures range from mid-60s during day time down into high-40s overnight; Summer months (June-August) see highs around mid-to-upper-100s while nights stay warm in low-to-mid-80s; Spring (March-May) sees highs hovering around upper-70s/low-80s while lows dip down into low-to-mid-50's; Fall (September-November) is similar to Spring with highs around mid-to-upper-80s and lows in low-to-mid-60s.

Overall, players should approach this hole with caution and precision. With a slight dogleg left and potential wind conditions, it's important to plan out each shot carefully. But with the right strategy and club selection, players can still come away with a good score on this challenging par 4.

Teebox type:

Championship

Par:

4

Distance:

467 yards

Handicap:

4

Green Area:

6848

Approx Fairway Width:

32

Has Water:

False

Curvature:

Slight dogleg

Percent Bunkers Near green:

4

Bunker Count:

5

Bunkers:

Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.

Club Recommendations

1. Aim for accuracy over distance on the tee shot, as hitting towards the right side of the fairway will avoid being blocked by trees on the left.

2. Take note of the five strategically placed bunkers and plan accordingly to avoid them.

3. Consider using a pitching wedge instead of a usual iron for the second shot due to long distance remaining and potential wind conditions.

4. Take into account altitude differences at Indian Wells Golf Resort compared to other locations, which may affect ball flight.

5. Be aware of weather conditions during different seasons, particularly high temperatures in summer months and lower temperatures in winter months.

6. Approach each shot with caution and precision, as this is one of the more difficult holes on the course with a handicap of 4.

7. Plan out each shot carefully, taking into consideration any potential dogleg or wind conditions that could impact ball flight.

8. With strategic planning and precise shots, players can still score well on this challenging par 4 hole at Indian Wells Golf Resort (Players course).

"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan

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