Hole 15 at PGA West (TPC Stadium course)

Par 4 • 468 Yards • La Quinta, California

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The 15th hole at PGA West's TPC Stadium Course represents a classic Pete Dye challenge, featuring a slight dogleg right that demands precision from the championship tees. With an average handicap ranking of 4, this demanding par 4 tests players' accuracy off the tee before setting up a crucial approach shot. It serves as a pivotal hole in the round, coming just before the famous closing stretch that includes the notorious island green at 17.

Tees:

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Green:37y × 28y

Fairway @250y:51y wide

7 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 468 yds
Green: 5382 sq ft
Bunkers: 7
Course Slope: 150
Course Rating: 76.1

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Favor the left side of the fairway on this slight dogleg right to set up the best angle into the green. The fairway offers plenty of room with 44 yards of width at the 200-yard mark, expanding to 50 yards at 250 yards.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 197.8 yards from the tee. Club selection off the tee should either lay up short of these hazards or carry them completely to reach the wider portion of the fairway.

approach

This 468-yard par 4 typically requires a mid-to-long iron approach shot after a good drive. The relatively compact green measuring 37 yards by 28 yards demands precision on your second shot.

green

Target the center of this moderately-sized green with 5,382 square feet of putting surface. Pete Dye's design philosophy suggests subtle undulations that can create challenging pin positions.

tee shot

With the fairway widening from 44 yards at 200 yards to 50 yards at 250 yards, longer hitters can be more aggressive off the tee to gain a distance advantage on this demanding par 4.

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This 468-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 468-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 15?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4.

How big is the green on hole 15?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 15?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 15 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for PGA West (TPC Stadium course). You can play this exact 468-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. Shop home golf simulators →