Shadowridge Golf Club Hole by Hole - 7th Hole
Shadowridge Golf Club, California
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Hole 7 at Shadowridge Golf Club is a challenging par 5 that requires both distance and accuracy. Located in Vista, California with an altitude of approximately 400 feet above sea level, this hole plays differently depending on the season and weather conditions.
From the championship tees, this hole measures a lengthy 567 yards. With a slight dogleg right, players must navigate their tee shot to avoid the fairway bunkers on the left side of the landing area. The average golfer should aim for a drive of at least 217 yards to set up an ideal approach shot.
The second shot will be crucial as players face water hazards along both sides of the fairway leading up to the green. With a pitching wedge distance averaging around 120 yards for our target player, it's important to carefully consider wind direction and strength before selecting your club. During warmer seasons when temperatures are higher, balls tend to fly further due to thinner air density at this elevation.
The green area measures at just over 7950 square feet with minimal undulation making it relatively flat compared to other holes on this course. However, there are five greenside bunkers strategically placed around the green which could pose problems for those who miss their approach shots.
With only one percent of bunker coverage on or near the green surface, avoiding these traps shouldn't be too much trouble if you play smart shots towards center-green positions.
Overall, Hole 7 at Shadowridge Golf Club is considered one of its more difficult holes with a handicap rating of thirteen across all tee boxes. Whether playing from Pro tees measuring slightly shorter distances or Women's tees measuring just under half-a-mile long - golfers will need sound strategy off-the-tee followed by precise approaches onto narrow greens in order succeed here regardless of gender or skill level.
Teebox type: Championship
Par: 5
Distance: 567 yards
Handicap: 13
Green Area:
7953
Approx Fairway Width:
36
Has Water:
True
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
1
Bunker Count:
5
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Take note of the hole's length and altitude: At 567 yards and an elevation of approximately 400 feet above sea level, this is a long and challenging par 5 that requires both distance and accuracy.
2. Aim for the center of the fairway off the tee: With bunkers on the left side of the landing area, it's important to avoid them by aiming for the center of the fairway. This will give you a better angle for your approach shot.
3. Consider wind direction and strength before selecting your club: The water hazards along both sides of the fairway can make your second shot tricky, so carefully consider wind conditions before choosing your club.
4. Play towards center-green positions to avoid greenside bunkers: With five strategically placed greenside bunkers, it's best to aim for center-green positions to avoid getting trapped in these hazards.
5. Pay attention to air density during warmer seasons: Thinner air density at this elevation may cause balls to fly further during warmer seasons, so take this into consideration when selecting your clubs.
6. Don't underestimate flatness of green surface: While there may not be much undulation on this green compared to others on the course, it's still important to pay attention and read putts carefully.
7. Keep in mind handicap rating when approaching hole: As one of Shadowridge Golf Club's more difficult holes with a handicap rating of thirteen across all tee boxes, be sure to keep this in mind when strategizing how you'll play each shot.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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