Torrey Pines Golf Club ' North Course ' Hole by Hole - 12th Hole

Hole 12 at Torrey Pines Golf Club's North Course in La Jolla, California is a challenging par 3 with an average distance of 190 yards from the Championship tees. This hole plays slightly shorter for Pro and Men’s tees (174 yards) and even shorter from Women’s tees (159 yards). The green area measures 6479 sq ft and is guarded by two bunkers that account for 3% of its total area. While there is no water hazard on this hole, local weather conditions such as altitude, temperature and wind can have an impact on ball flight performance throughout the year.

For golfers hitting a driver ~217 yards, 7 iron ~140 yards and pitching wedge ~120 yards—a mid-iron off the tee should be sufficient to reach the green. However, due to the two bunkers guarding it—accuracy will be paramount if you want to avoid any penalty strokes. Windy conditions in particular could make club selection tricky so make sure you factor those into your decision making before stepping up onto the tee box!