Hole 1 at PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament course)

La Quinta, California • Par 4 • 412 Back-Tee Yards

Par 4412 ydsStroke Index 3
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Tees:
Championship: 412yPro: 378yMen's: 349ySeniors': 311yWomen's: 273y
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Hole 1 green slope contour at PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament course)
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Hole 1 Gameplan by Handicap

Play Style:
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Tee Shot Gameplan (3-wood)

Play for position with 3-wood

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Approach Shot (8-iron)

Aim for center of green from 129.0 yards

Hole 1 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface
Dimensions
35.8y Deep × 25y Wide
Mapped green boundary

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I practice hole 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament course). You can play this exact 412-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls.

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