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Palos Verdes Golf Club Hole by Hole - 3rd Hole

Palos Verdes Golf Club, California

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The third hole at Palos Verdes Golf Club is a 389-yard par 4 with a slight dogleg left. With only two bunkers and water in play, it's important to strategize for the wind and temperature changes throughout the year to optimize scoring potential on this challenging but manageable hole.

Teebox type:

Championship

Par:

4

Distance:

389 yards

Handicap:

7

Green Area:

4882

Approx Fairway Width:

35

Has Water:

True

Curvature:

Slight dogleg

Percent Bunkers Near green:

1

Bunker Count:

2

Bunkers:

Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.

Club Recommendations

Low Handicapper Strategy:

As a low handicapper, you have the skill and distance to take advantage of this par 4 hole. With your drive averaging over 280 yards, you can easily reach the green in two shots. However, keep in mind that wind and temperature changes throughout the year may impact your ball flight. During colder months, the air is denser which can decrease your distance off the tee. In contrast, during warmer months with less dense air, you may see an increase in distance.

To optimize scoring potential on this hole, aim for a slight draw off the tee to navigate around the dogleg left and avoid any trouble on either side of the fairway. This will leave you with a shorter approach shot into a relatively large green area of 4882 square feet. With only 1% bunker coverage on this green, focus on hitting accurate approach shots to give yourself birdie opportunities.

Medium Handicapper Strategy:

As a medium handicapper with an average drive of around 230 yards, it's important to plan strategically for this challenging par 4 hole at Palos Verdes Golf Club. The slight dogleg left requires careful consideration when selecting your club off the tee as well as taking into account any wind or temperature changes that may affect your shot.

With water coming into play near both sides of the fairway and only two bunkers present along its length, accuracy is key here. Aim for a straight shot down the middle of the fairway to set up an easier approach shot onto this generously sized green area.

High Handicapper Strategy:

For high handicappers who struggle with consistency off-the-tee and typically hit drives around 200 yards or less, playing smart is crucial on this par 4 hole at Palos Verdes Golf Club. Avoiding mistakes should be top priority rather than trying to make eagle attempts like low handicappers.

Take note of any weather conditions that may impact your ball flight and choose a club accordingly. Focus on hitting a straight shot off the tee to avoid any trouble and aim for the wider section of fairway near the dogleg left. This will give you more room for error on your approach shot, which is key as this hole has water in play near both sides of the green.

Overall, no matter what handicap level you are at, it's important to strategize carefully and take into account any weather conditions when playing this challenging but manageable par 4 hole at Palos Verdes Golf Club. With its slight dogleg left and minimal bunkers, accuracy off-the-tee and precise approach shots will be crucial for scoring potential on this beautiful course.

"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan

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