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Pauma Valley Country Club Hole by Hole - 8th Hole

Pauma Valley Country Club, California

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Hole 8 at Pauma Valley Country Club is a par 4, 443 yards from the Championship tees and 355 yards from the Senior Women's tees. This hole presents an interesting challenge as it has a slight dogleg left with a fairway width of only 31 yards. The green area measures 7953 sq ft., and there are 5 bunkers surrounding it which make up 3% of the total area.

Golfers should be aware that local weather conditions can have an impact on their ball flight due to altitude, temperature, and wind changes throughout each season. In springtime, higher temperatures will cause golf balls to travel further while in summer, winds may cause them to drift off course more easily. In autumn and winter months, cooler temperatures will reduce carry distance but also minimize any potential curve caused by wind gusts.

For longer hitters off the tee box who want to take advantage of every yard they can get out of this hole should use their driver for maximum distance here; however those looking for accuracy might opt for a 3-wood or long iron instead in order to stay within the narrow confines of the fairway. For approach shots into this green players should select clubs based on how far away they are from the pin: if you’re 140+ yards away then your 7 iron would be best; if you’re closer than 120 yards then your pitching wedge is ideal; anything between those distances could require either club depending on wind direction/speed etc.. Be sure to account for greenside bunkers when selecting your club as these can come into play even when aiming towards shorter pins!

Teebox type:

Championship

Par:

4

Distance:

443 yards

Handicap:

3

Green Area:

7953

Approx Fairway Width:

31

Has Water:

False

Curvature:

Slight dogleg

Percent Bunkers Near green:

3

Bunker Count:

5

Bunkers:

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

Club Recommendations

Finally, with a large green like this it’s important to be mindful of the pin placement and adjust your approach shot accordingly. If you can get a good read on where the flag is located then you may want to aim towards that location in order to leave yourself an easier putt for birdie or par.

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

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