Morgan Run Resort & Club - North Hole by Hole - 7th Hole

Hole 7 at Morgan Run Resort & Club - North is a challenging par 4 that requires precision and strategy from the tee to the green. Located in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe, California, this hole boasts stunning views of rolling hills and lush greenery.

From the championship tees, Hole 7 measures a lengthy 437 yards with a slight dogleg right. The Men's tees offer a slightly shorter distance of 403 yards, while both Senior Women's and Women's tees provide more manageable distances of 368 and 399 yards respectively. With a handicap rating of two, this hole presents itself as one of the toughest on the course.

The fairway width measures at just over thirty yards, making it imperative for golfers to hit an accurate tee shot to avoid any trouble off the tee. The ideal landing area is towards the left side of the fairway as it provides better visibility for approaching shots.

Water comes into play on this hole with a small pond located near the front left side of the green. This adds another element of difficulty for those who struggle with accuracy off their approach shots.

Bunkers are strategically placed on either side of the fairway near where most drives will land. There are also greenside bunkers present but only make up around two percent of total bunker coverage on this hole.

When considering club selection off both tee and approach shots, take note that altitude can affect ball flight conditions due to its location in California. In warmer weather during spring or summer months, balls may fly further than expected due to thinner air density at higher altitudes compared to colder weather during fall or winter months when balls may not travel as far due to denser air density at lower altitudes.

For average golfers hitting driver ~217 yards off their drive; they should aim for placement towards left-center part between water hazard (left) & bunkering (right). Aiming too far right may land the ball in a fairway bunker, while aiming too far left could result in an approach shot blocked by trees.

For average golfers hitting 7 iron ~140 yards off their tee shots; they should aim for placement on left side of fairway to avoid any trouble from water or bunkers. This will leave them with a manageable distance for their second shot towards the green.

For average golfers hitting pitching wedge ~120 yards off their approach shots; they should take into consideration the small pond located near front left of green and adjust accordingly. Aiming slightly more towards center-right of green gives players better chance at avoiding water hazard while still having decent look at birdie opportunity.