Hole 1 at Spyglass Hill Golf Course

Par 5 • 595 Yards • Pebble Beach, California

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Named "Treasure Island" after Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel, this opening hole at Spyglass Hill sets the tone with sweeping ocean views along the Monterey Peninsula. The par-5 opener welcomes players to "The Glass," where Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s design philosophy of risk and reward immediately comes into play.

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Green:40y × 30y

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Hole Stats

Par: 5
Yardage: 595 yds
Green: 6445 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 147
Course Rating: 75.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This 595-yard par 5 requires careful positioning off the tee. The fairway becomes extremely narrow, measuring just 4 yards wide at the 200-yard mark and completely disappears at 250 yards. Play conservatively with a fairway wood or long iron to stay in the short grass and set up your second shot.

approach

With the fairway ending at 250 yards, your second shot becomes critical on this lengthy hole. You'll be hitting from rough or having to lay up short of the 250-yard mark. Focus on advancing the ball as far as possible while staying in play to set up a manageable third shot to the green.

approach

Plan your approach to avoid the bunker positioned at 501.8 yards from the tee. This hazard sits close to the green on this 595-yard hole, so ensure your third shot carries safely over or plays well around this obstacle when attacking the pin.

green

The green measures 6,445 square feet (40 yards by 30 yards), providing a generous target for your approach. However, remember this is 'The Glass' - Spyglass Hill's notoriously fast and sloping greens. Position your approach below the hole whenever possible to give yourself an uphill putt on these lightning-quick surfaces.

tee shot

With no designated landing zone from the tee (0 yards), this hole demands strategic course management rather than distance. The dramatic fairway narrowing means accuracy trumps power - focus on finding the fairway rather than trying to bomb it down the middle.

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Scoring Tip

Scoring on par 5s starts with a smart second shot. Laying up to your favorite wedge distance gives you the best birdie chance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can this par 5 be reached in two?

At 595 yards, A true three-shot hole for most players. Position your layup to leave a comfortable wedge distance.

How difficult is hole 1?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 5.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

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

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 1?

This hole is a true three-shot hole where birdie requires execution. This longer par 5 demands patience. Two good shots set up the scoring opportunity.

Can I practice hole 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Spyglass Hill Golf Course. You can play this exact par 5 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 →