Hole 12 at Los Serranos Golf & Country Club (North course)

Par 4 • 305 Yards • Chino Hills, California

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At just 305 yards, hole 12 at Los Serranos Golf & Country Club (North course) presents a tantalizing risk-reward opportunity that demands careful consideration. This short par 4 invites aggressive players to challenge the pin with a bold tee shot, while the compact green complex rewards precision over power. The straight layout provides clear sight lines from tee to green, creating an inviting target that can quickly turn treacherous for wayward shots. With minimal hazards protecting the hole, success hinges entirely on club selection and execution. The small green demands pinpoint accuracy on approach shots, making course management crucial. This deceptively simple hole exemplifies how strategic golf design can create drama and decision-making even without water or bunkers guarding the target.

Tees:

305y295y288y281y280y

Green:21y × 32y

Fairway @250y:121y wide

2 Bunkersleft dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 305 yds
Green: 4215 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 134
Course Rating: 73.2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This short par 4 presents a unique strategic challenge - there's no fairway at the 200-yard mark, creating a forced carry or layup situation. Consider laying up short of 200 yards to stay in play.

tee shot

For longer hitters, the fairway opens up significantly to 121 yards wide at the 250-yard mark, making an aggressive driver play viable if you can carry the trouble area.

hazard warning

Bunkers positioned at 204 yards create a strategic decision point - they're likely guarding the gap where the fairway disappears, so precise distance control is crucial off the tee.

approach

At only 305 yards total, this driveable par 4 rewards aggressive play, but the compact 4,215 square foot green (20x32 yards) demands precision on your approach shot.

green

The relatively small green dimensions of 20 by 32 yards make club selection critical - focus on distance control rather than going for pins, especially on shorter approach shots.

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This 305-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

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 305-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 12?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: small green.

How big is the green on hole 12?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 12?

This hole is a birdie opportunity if you find the fairway. This shorter par 4 rewards accuracy off the tee with a short iron approach.

Can I practice hole 12 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Los Serranos Golf & Country Club (North course). You can play this exact 305-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 →