Morgan Run Resort & Club - South Hole by Hole - 8th Hole
Morgan Run Resort & Club - South, California
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Welcome to hole 8 at Morgan Run Resort & Club - South in Rancho Santa Fe, California. This challenging par 4 features a hard dogleg right and is the tenth most difficult hole on the course with a handicap of 10. From the championship tees, this hole measures 363 yards, making it a manageable distance for most golfers.
As you approach the tee box, take note of your surroundings. The local weather in Rancho Santa Fe can vary greatly across all four seasons. In warmer months, higher temperatures may cause your ball to travel further than expected due to decreased air density at higher altitudes. Additionally, strong winds are common throughout the year and may impact your ball flight on this open fairway.
To successfully navigate this hole and improve your scoring, consider using a driver off the tee if you have an average driving distance of around 217 yards. This will leave you with approximately 146 yards to reach the green from where you land in the fairway.
The green area measures at just over half an acre (5742 sq ft) and has two bunkers guarding its sides. However, these greenside bunkers only make up about six percent of total bunker coverage on this hole so don't be too intimidated by them.
For your approach shot onto the green, we recommend using either a mid-iron or pitching wedge depending on how far you hit each club (7 iron ~140 yards and pitching wedge ~120 yards). Take into account any wind direction as well as potential changes in elevation when selecting your club.
Overall, hole 8 at Morgan Run Resort & Club - South requires strategic thinking and precise shots to avoid hazards such as water and bunkers while still setting yourself up for success on both your drive and approach shots. Good luck!
Teebox type: Pro
Par: 4
Distance: 363 yards
Handicap: 10
Green Area:
5742
Approx Fairway Width:
7
Has Water:
True
Curvature:
Hard dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
6
Bunker Count:
2
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Take note of the local weather and how it may affect your ball flight, especially in warmer months when higher temperatures can cause the ball to travel further than expected due to decreased air density.
2. Use a driver off the tee if you have an average driving distance around 217 yards, leaving you with approximately 146 yards to reach the green.
3. Consider using a mid-iron or pitching wedge for your approach shot onto the green, depending on how far you hit each club (7 iron ~140 yards and pitching wedge ~120 yards).
4. Keep in mind any wind direction and potential changes in elevation when selecting your club for your approach shot.
5. Be aware of hazards such as water and bunkers throughout the hole, but don't be too intimidated by them as they only make up about six percent of total bunker coverage on this hole.
6. Aim for accuracy over distance on both your drive and approach shots to avoid trouble areas on this challenging par 4.
7. Strategize ways to navigate around the hard dogleg right, potentially aiming slightly left off the tee to set yourself up for a better angle into the green.
8. Remember that precision is key on this hole - focus on hitting precise shots rather than trying to overpower it with distance.
9. Stay mentally focused throughout this challenging hole - one bad shot can quickly turn into multiple mistakes if not approached strategically.
10 . Trust in your abilities and remember that even though it's ranked as one of the most difficult holes on the course, with strategic thinking and smart shot selection, success is still achievable!
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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