Hole 9 at Links at Spanish Bay, The

Par 4 • 394 Yards • Pebble Beach, California

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The 9th hole at The Links at Spanish Bay offers golfers one final spectacular glimpse of the Pacific Ocean before turning inland into the forest. With the ocean potentially in play and coastal winds demanding careful club selection, this closing hole of the front nine exemplifies the true links-style character that designers Tom Watson and Robert Trent Jones Jr. envisioned.

Tees:

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Green:39y × 26y

Fairway @250y:48y wide

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 394 yds
Green: 5346 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 142
Course Rating: 74.2

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the 200-yard mark where the fairway is narrowest at 41 yards wide, setting up the optimal angle for your approach. The fairway widens to 48 yards at 250 yards, but most players benefit from positioning in the shorter, tighter section.

approach

Club up significantly for your approach shot - if you think you need one extra club, take two due to the coastal wind conditions. The green measures 39 yards deep by 26 yards wide, giving you a reasonable target size but demanding precise distance control.

hazard warning

Beware of the bunker positioned at 274.8 yards from the tee - this catches drives that are too aggressive, especially when trying to reach the wider fairway section at 250 yards.

approach

With the green measuring 5,346 square feet, you have a generous target area, but wind direction is crucial - when the wind picks up with a right pin position, you may need to aim toward the ocean side of this coastal hole.

tee shot

At 394 yards total length, this par 4 requires strategic positioning rather than maximum distance - focus on accuracy to avoid the bunkers at 288.4 and 359.5 yards that guard the approach zone.

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This 394-yard par 4 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

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 394-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 9?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 9?

Key hazards include: 1 greenside bunker. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 9?

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 9?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 9 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Links at Spanish Bay, The. You can play this exact 394-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 →