PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament course) Hole by Hole - 14th Hole
PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament course), California
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Welcome to hole 14 at the PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament course) in La Quinta, California. This challenging par 4 measures 442 yards from the championship tees and has a handicap of 16. The tee shot on this hole will require strategy as it is a slight dogleg left with three bunkers strategically placed along the fairway.
For your first shot, I recommend using your driver which should travel approximately 217 yards. Keep in mind that the altitude and temperature may impact ball flight conditions, so be sure to adjust accordingly. Aim for the right side of the fairway to avoid any trouble with the bunkers on the left.
Once you've successfully navigated your drive, you'll be left with an approach shot of around 140 yards. A well-placed iron or hybrid club should do the trick here. The green area is relatively large at 8444 sq ft and has no greenside bunkers to contend with.
As for weather conditions, La Quinta experiences hot summers and mild winters with occasional gusts of wind throughout all seasons. Keep this in mind when selecting clubs for both your tee shot and approach.
Overall, hole 14 offers a good opportunity for scoring but requires precision off the tee and careful club selection on your approach shot due to its length and slight curvature. Good luck!
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
442 yards
Handicap:
16
Green Area:
8444
Approx Fairway Width:
33
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
0
Bunker Count:
3
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Use a driver for your tee shot, aiming for the right side of the fairway to avoid bunkers on the left.
2. Adjust your club selection and aim for a distance of 217 yards off the tee due to potential impacts from altitude and temperature.
3. Take note of weather conditions, specifically occasional gusts of wind throughout all seasons.
4. For your approach shot, use an iron or hybrid club to navigate around 140 yards to reach the green.
5. Keep in mind that there are no greenside bunkers on this hole, so focus on accuracy rather than avoiding hazards near the green.
6. Pay attention to where you land on the large 8444 sq ft green in order to set yourself up for a good chance at birdie or par.
7. Remember that this hole is longer than average and has a slight dogleg left, requiring precision off both your tee shot and approach shot.
8. Stay focused and make smart decisions based on course conditions in order to optimize scoring opportunities on this challenging par 4 hole at PGA West's Nicklaus Tournament course in La Quinta, California.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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