Hole 8 at Los Serranos Golf & Country Club (North course)

Par 4 • 399 Yards • Chino Hills, California

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Challenging

The eighth hole at Los Serranos Golf & Country Club (North course) presents a deceptively straightforward par 4 that rewards precision over power. This 399-yard straight-away hole features a generous fairway that invites aggressive tee shots, but the real challenge lies in the approach to a small, well-protected green complex. With minimal hazards cluttering the landscape, golfers can focus purely on course management and shot execution. The intimate green demands accurate iron play, as anything offline will leave challenging recovery shots. What makes this hole memorable is its honest design – no tricks or gimmicks, just solid golf architecture that tests your ability to execute two quality shots under the Southern California sun.

Tees:

399y387y373y373y341y

Green:34y × 31y

Fairway @250y:24y wide

4 Bunkersleft dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 399 yds
Green: 5261 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 134
Course Rating: 73.2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the 200-yard mark with your tee shot to find the narrowest part of the fairway at just 12 yards wide. This strategic positioning sets up the best angle for your approach shot.

tee shot

Longer hitters should consider laying up short of 250 yards where the fairway opens to 24 yards wide, providing more margin for error while still leaving a manageable approach.

hazard warning

Beware of bunkers positioned at 286 yards from the tee - aggressive drivers who try to bomb it past the narrow landing zone risk finding sand and a difficult recovery shot.

approach

With 399 total yards on this par 4, most golfers will face a mid-iron approach shot after a well-positioned drive, making accuracy more important than distance off the tee.

green

The generous green measuring 5,260 square feet (34x31 yards) rewards accurate approach shots - aim for the center of this large target to avoid three-putts on what could be a long putting surface.

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

How difficult is hole 8?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 8?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 8?

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 8 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 399-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 →