Hole 3 at La Costa Resort and Spa (South course)

Carlsbad, California • Par 4 • 467 Back-Tee Yards

Par 4467 ydsStroke Index 1
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Tees:
Championship: 467yPro: 436yMen's: 410yWomen's: 393y
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Hole 3 Gameplan by Handicap

Play Style:
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Tee Shot Gameplan (3-wood)

Play for position with 3-wood

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Approach Shot (3-wood)

Play 3-wood short of the green from 287 yards

Hole 3 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface
Dimensions
15y Deep × 26.1y Wide
Mapped green boundary

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I practice hole 3 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 467-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.

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