Torrey Pines Golf Club ' South Course ' Hole by Hole - 12th Hole
Torrey Pines Golf Club ' South Course ', California
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Hole 12 at Torrey Pines Golf Club's South Course is a 504-yard par 4, rated as the second most difficult hole on the course with a handicap of 2. This slight dogleg right forces golfers to drive down an approx 35-yard wide fairway and navigate five strategically placed bunkers. The green area measures 10256 sq ft, and 3% of it is covered by greenside bunkers. Due to its coastal location in La Jolla, California, playing conditions can vary greatly throughout the year; winter temperatures are mild but windy while summer temperatures tend to be hot and humid. Regardless of season, altitude will remain relatively constant so golfers should expect their ball flight to remain consistent across all four seasons. For experienced players hitting from the championship tees with a driver ~217 yards long and 7 iron ~140 yards long, taking aim for the center of the fairway off tee shots may give them enough room for approach shots that land safely onto this large green despite its many bunkers guarding it around three sides.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
504 yards
Handicap:
2
Green Area:
10256
Approx Fairway Width:
35
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
3
Bunker Count:
5
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. When hitting off the tee, aim for the center of the fairway to ensure a safe approach shot onto this large green.
2. Take into account the varying playing conditions throughout the year; in winter temperatures are mild but windy while summer temperatures tend to be hot and humid, so factor that in when determining your club selection and ball flight trajectory.
3. With five strategically placed bunkers surrounding three sides of this green, consider using an iron off your tee shot to avoid these hazards and give yourself enough room for a safe approach shot onto this large green area measuring 10256 sq ft.
4. Make sure you have adequate distance with both your driver (217 yards) and 7 iron (140 yards) as they will be necessary for navigating around all five bunkers guarding this hole’s slight dogleg right turn from teeing ground to putting surface.
5. Keep an eye out on any changes in altitude across all four seasons; although it is likely that altitude will remain relatively constant, golfers should expect their ball flight to remain consistent regardless of season or weather conditions during play at Torrey Pines Golf Club's South Course Hole 12
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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