Hole 17 at La Costa Resort and Spa (South course)

Par 5 • 575 Yards • Carlsbad, California

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The signature hole at La Costa Resort and Spa (South course), this 575-yard par 5 serves as the ultimate test before the home stretch. As the number one handicap hole, it demands precision and power from the championship tees where PGA Tour professionals have battled during the Tournament of Champions. The straight layout may appear forgiving, but the small green creates a challenging target for approach shots, requiring golfers to carefully manage their positioning throughout the hole. With minimal hazards to navigate, success hinges on course management and execution rather than avoiding trouble. This strategic par 5 rewards aggressive play while punishing poor decisions, making it a memorable climax to La Costa's renowned South course challenge.

Tees:

575y545y525y408y

Green:27y × 26y

Fairway @250y:20y wide

12 BunkersWater dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 5
Yardage: 575 yds
Green: 4258 sq ft
Bunkers: 12
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 141
Course Rating: 74.9

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

Exercise extreme caution on this hole as course data shows no defined fairway width at key landing zones, suggesting significant hazards or out-of-bounds areas that could penalize aggressive play.

tee shot

With no clear landing zone identified in the data, focus on course management and play conservatively off the tee to avoid potential trouble areas that aren't clearly defined.

approach

At 575 yards, this par 5 requires strategic positioning for your approach shots, but with fairway width showing zero at the 250-yard mark, lay-up shots must be precisely placed.

green

The green data shows zero square footage, indicating either missing information or a highly unusual target - rely heavily on local course knowledge and visual assessment for approach strategy.

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This 575-yard par 5 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

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 575 yards, A true three-shot hole for most players. Position your layup to leave a comfortable wedge distance.

How difficult is hole 17?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 5.

What's a good score on hole 17?

This hole is a true three-shot hole where birdie requires execution. This longer par 5 demands patience. Two good shots set up the scoring opportunity.

Can I practice hole 17 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for La Costa Resort and Spa (South course). 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 →