Hole 8 at Poppy Hills Golf Course

Par 4 • 383 Yards • Pebble Beach, California

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Carved through the towering Monterey Pines of Del Monte Forest, the 8th hole at Poppy Hills offers golfers a serene escape into nature's cathedral. This thoughtfully crafted par 4 exemplifies the course's philosophy of harmonizing championship golf with the pristine beauty of the Monterey Peninsula.

Tees:

383y366y348y331y

Green:33y × 34y

Fairway @250y:70y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 383 yds
Green: 4990 sq ft
Bunkers: 2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center-left of the fairway with your tee shot to avoid the bunker positioned at 225 yards. The fairway is a generous 54 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, giving you plenty of room to find the short grass while staying clear of trouble.

approach

From a well-positioned drive, you'll have roughly 160-180 yards into a compact green measuring just 32 by 34 yards. This small target demands precision - favor the center of the green and take one extra club to ensure you clear the front edge.

hazard warning

Be aware of the greenside bunker positioned at 315 yards from the tee. While most players won't reach it from the fairway, any approach shots that come up short and right can find this hazard, especially on this elevated green complex.

tee shot

Longer hitters can take advantage of the fairway widening to 70 yards at the 250-yard mark. This extra width allows aggressive players to take driver and still have room to work with, potentially leaving just a wedge into the green.

green

With only 4,990 square feet of putting surface, this green offers limited bailout areas. Course knowledge suggests approaches that land short and right will funnel toward the pin, so use the natural contours to your advantage rather than attacking pins directly.

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This 383-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 383-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 8?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 8?

Key hazards include: 1 greenside bunker. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 8?

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 8?

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 8 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 383-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 →