PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament course) Hole by Hole - 7th Hole

Hole 7 at PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament course) is a par 5 that measures 527 yards from the championship tees. It has a handicap of 17, making it one of the easier holes on the course. The fairway width is approximately 34 yards and there are three bunkers strategically placed throughout the hole.

The hole starts with a slight dogleg right, so be sure to aim your tee shot towards the left side of the fairway in order to have a better angle for your second shot. With an average drive distance of around 217 yards, most golfers will have no problem reaching this wide fairway.

As you approach your second shot, keep in mind that there are only three greenside bunkers on this hole, accounting for just 3% of total bunker coverage. However, they are strategically placed near the green and can come into play if you're not careful with your approach.

With an average iron distance of around 140 yards for a seven iron and about 120 yards for a pitching wedge, most golfers should have no trouble hitting their approach shots onto this large green measuring at over 7600 square feet.

One thing to consider when playing Hole #7 at PGA West is how weather conditions may affect your game. Located in La Quinta, California with an elevation of over one hundred feet above sea level and surrounded by mountains, wind can be unpredictable here and may impact ball flight conditions. In addition to wind considerations due to its location in Southern California's desert region where temperatures can reach well over triple digits during summer months which could lead to faster ball speeds off club faces than expected compared to spring or fall seasons where cooler air temperature would likely result in decreased distances off clubs used as mentioned earlier based upon chart data provided prior.