PGA West (TPC Stadium course) Hole by Hole - 5th Hole

Hole 5 at PGA West (TPC Stadium course) is a par 5 that measures 437 yards from the Senior Women's tees, 460 yards from the Women's tees, 496 yards from Men's tees, 514 yards from Pro tees and 535 yards from Championship tees. It has an elevated tee box with a slight dogleg left so players should favor the right side of the fairway for optimal positioning. The fairway measures 39 yards wide and features 4 bunkers which can be avoided if you hit your drive straight down the middle. The green area is 7400 sq ft in size and has no greenside bunkers to worry about.

The weather conditions on this hole will vary depending on what time of year it is being played; in springtime temperatures are mild but there can be strong winds coming off nearby mountains while summer months bring hot temperatures but usually calmer winds; fall brings cooler temperatures with some wind gusts while winter months tend to have very cold temperatures and stronger winds coming off of nearby mountains. Altitude plays a role here as well since La Quinta sits at an elevation of over 600 feet above sea level meaning golfers need to adjust their club selection accordingly as ball flight may differ than what they're used to playing at lower elevations.

For most players hitting their driver ~217 yards, 7 iron ~140 yards and pitching wedge ~120 yardds, this hole requires two shots with long irons or hybrids followed by a short iron approach shot into the green. A good strategy would be to play conservatively off the tee by aiming for center-right side of fairway leaving yourself an easier second shot into an open green complex without any bunker hazards around it making birdie chances much more likely on this hole!