SCGA Member's Club at Rancho California, The Hole by Hole - 3rd Hole
SCGA Member's Club at Rancho California, The, California
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Hole 3 at SCGA Member's Club is a challenging par 4, measuring in at 413 yards from the championship tees. With a handicap of 13, this hole will test your accuracy and distance control.
The tee shot on this hole requires precision as it plays as a slight dogleg left. A driver may be too much club for some golfers, especially with the potential impact of altitude and wind conditions. Instead, consider hitting a fairway wood or hybrid off the tee to ensure you find the narrow fairway which measures only 47 yards wide.
Once safely in the fairway, you'll be faced with an approach shot that must carry water to reach the green. This added challenge makes club selection crucial - keep in mind that your average golfer hits their driver approximately 217 yards so make sure to take into account any elevation changes or headwinds when selecting your club.
The green itself is relatively large, measuring in at over 12,000 square feet. However, there are no bunkers guarding it making greenside bunkers nonexistent on this hole. This means that if you miss your approach shot long or short of the green, you won't have to worry about navigating through sand traps.
As for strategy on this hole during different seasons and weather conditions: In summer months when temperatures can soar above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), expect your ball flight to travel further due to thinner air density caused by high heat levels - meaning more roll out upon landing. Conversely during winter months when temperatures drop below freezing (0 degrees Celsius), anticipate less distance off each club due to thicker air density caused by cold temperatures - resulting in less roll out upon landing.
In terms of altitude adjustments based on Murrieta's location near sea level (~1 meter above) versus other locations such as Denver (~1609 meters above), plan accordingly based on where you're accustomed playing golf most. If you're not used to playing at higher altitudes, expect your ball flight to travel further due to thinner air density caused by lower barometric pressure - meaning more roll out upon landing.
Overall, hole 3 at SCGA Member's Club is a true test of skill and strategy. Keep these tips in mind when approaching this challenging par 4 and you'll be on your way to improving your score on one of the toughest holes on the course.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
413 yards
Handicap:
13
Green Area:
12007
Approx Fairway Width:
47
Has Water:
True
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
0
Bunker Count:
0
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Consider using a fairway wood or hybrid off the tee instead of a driver to ensure accuracy and avoid potential hazards.
2. Take into account altitude and wind conditions when selecting your club for the approach shot, as these factors can greatly affect distance control.
3. Keep in mind that missing long or short of the green will not result in having to navigate through greenside bunkers, so prioritize getting on the green rather than trying to get close to the pin.
4. During summer months with high temperatures, expect more roll out upon landing due to thinner air density - adjust your club selection accordingly.
5. Conversely during winter months with colder temperatures, anticipate less distance and roll out due to thicker air density - take this into consideration when choosing your clubs.
6. If you are accustomed to playing at lower altitudes, be prepared for your ball flight to travel further at Murrieta's higher elevation - plan accordingly based on where you usually play golf.
7. Overall, focus on precision and strategy rather than power on this challenging par 4 hole in order to improve scoring opportunities on one of the toughest holes at SCGA Member's Club.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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