Hole 9 at La Costa Resort and Spa (South course)

Carlsbad, California • Par 5 • 494 Back-Tee Yards

Par 5494 ydsStroke Index 3
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Tees:
Championship: 494yPro: 478yMen's: 453yWomen's: 405y
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Hole 9 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)

Lay up with 3-wood to leave about 100 yards

Hole 9 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface
Dimensions
27.7y Deep × 20.4y Wide
Mapped green boundary

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I practice hole 9 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.

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