PGA West (TPC Stadium course) Hole by Hole - 9th Hole

Hole 9 at PGA West (TPC Stadium course) is a 4 par, 452 yard championship tee hole that plays as the number one handicap. It has a slight dogleg right with an approximate fairway width of 36 yards and 5 bunkers. The green area covers 7370 sq ft and 3% of the surface is covered by greenside bunkers.

This challenging hole requires accuracy off the tee in order to set up your approach shot into the green. With its slightly elevated elevation, wind can be a factor in club selection off the tee so make sure you have accounted for this when selecting clubs for both your tee shot and approach. Playing from either pro or men's tees will require a 217 yard drive with your driver followed by an 140-yard 7 iron approach shot to reach the green while playing from women’s or senior women’s tees will require a 200-220 yard drive with your driver followed by 120-130 yard pitch wedge shot to reach the green. This hole can be especially tricky during summer months due to hot temperatures which cause balls to fly further than normal making it important to adjust accordingly when selecting clubs for both shots. Be careful not to hit too far past the pin as there are three percent bunker coverage on this green!