Hole 13 at Poppy Hills Golf Course

Par 4 • 396 Yards • Pebble Beach, California

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Hole 13 at Poppy Hills showcases the refined design philosophy of the 2014 Jones renovation, featuring the course's signature bentgrass greens and thoughtfully contoured playing surfaces. This strategic mid-length par 4 exemplifies the renovation's emphasis on softened contours while maintaining the challenging character that defines this Northern California Golf Association headquarters course.

Tees:

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Green:32y × 27y

Fairway @250y:53y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 396 yds
Green: 5253 sq ft
Bunkers: 2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center of the fairway for maximum margin of error - the landing zone offers a generous 52-yard width at 200 yards, giving you plenty of room to work with off the tee.

approach

Be aware of the greenside bunkers positioned at 337.8 and 366.2 yards from the tee - these will come into play on approach shots, so factor them into your club selection and target line.

green

The green measures 32 yards deep by 27 yards wide with 5,253 square feet of putting surface - this substantial target gives you room to be aggressive with your approach, but precise distance control is key on this sizeable green.

approach

From 250 yards out, you still have 53 yards of fairway width to work with - longer hitters can take advantage of this generous landing area to get closer to the green and shorten their approach.

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This 396-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

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 396-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 13?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 13?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 13?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 13?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 13 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Poppy Hills Golf Course. You can play this exact 396-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 →