Hole 8 at Torrey Pines Golf Club (South Course)

La Jolla, California
Par
3
Yardage
177 yds
Stroke index
17
Hazards
2 bunkers
Hole 8 aerial at Torrey Pines Golf Club (South Course)

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Green size: 21 yds deep × 32 yds wide

Scorecard yardage is for Black tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.

Black tees · Par 3 · 177 yards

The plan for No. 8

At the eighth, depth control matters more than the green’s apparent width. The front bunker and a strong internal transition make it important to distinguish a safe carry from the distance needed to reach the flag’s section.

Off the tee

Check the bunker carry separately from the flag yardage. The inspected playing sequence makes that distinction before the shot; use your own strike range and today’s tee rather than copying the players’ club.

Approach & recovery

There is sand both short and behind the green. When the flag sits near an edge, choose enough putting surface to absorb your usual distance variation. A little extra width does not compensate for an approach that is too short or too long.

On the green

The preview shows a pronounced band across the middle separating the front and rear areas. Find the flag’s level before the shot; a center-green result on the other level may require a substantial pace adjustment on the first putt.

Watch for

  • Large front bunker
  • Bunker beyond the green
  • Strong slope band separating front and rear

Hole 8 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 3,999 sq ft

Dimensions
21y Deep × 32y Wide
Mapped green boundary

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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Black tees · 177 yards.

What club should I use on this par 3?

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At 176 yards, most golfers will need a mid-iron (7-iron to 8-iron) to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.

How difficult is hole 8?

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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 8?

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The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 8?

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This hole is a solid par with birdie chances for precise approach shots. Making par is a good result here. Focus on hitting the green and avoiding three-putts.

Research notes

  • Players check the front-bunker carry separately from the flag distance before choosing a club. (49:57–50:31)[1]
  • The January 2020 official card lists hole 8 as par 3, with Black 177 and Brown 161 yards. Black tees are marked permission only. These are dated printed values, current USGA totals are reconciled separately, including the unresolved 10-yard Green difference. (Page 2, hole 8)[2]
  • The narration describes an elevated rear tier and lower front level. (04:29–04:44)[3]
  • The 2019 rehabilitation shifted fairways and bunkers on holes 4, 9, 10, 12 and 17, regrassed approaches, leveled tees and reshaped bunkers. Historical strategy should be checked against the revised geometry. (Scope of Work bullet list)[4]
  • The city schedules South cart-path restrictions from November 10, 2026 through February 1, 2027. These operational dates do not establish green contour acquisition or a green rebuild. (2026 table, South cart-restriction row)[5]
  • The city schedules South Course pre-seeding for October 5–26, 2026 and closure for overseeding and green maintenance October 27–November 9, 2026. Recheck the operator schedule when planning a visit. (2026 table, South Course October rows)[5]
  • The hosts describe how paired greenside bunkers often favor an approach from the central fairway. (45:12–46:04, downloaded publisher audio)[6]
  • USGA lists six men’s setups and five women’s setups. Green totals 6,625 yards; the dated card totals 6,635. Green/White totals 6,403. (CourseID 3576, all 11 rows)[7]
  • Work unit CA_SanDiegoCo_1_D24 was collected November 8–December 1, 2024 at 0.5 m DEM resolution. The August 2026 report date is not its acquisition date. (Page 3, work unit 1)[8]

Sources

  1. The Major Cut @ Torrey Pines (US Open) — Grant Horvat Golfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44QIKpeR_4g
  2. Torrey Pines South — City of San Diego January 2020 scorecard — City of San Diegohttps://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/torrey_pines_south_1.20.pdf
  3. Every Hole at Torrey Pines South — Golf Digest / Derek Duncanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxJ-RpF8yU0
  4. 2019 Torrey Pines South Course Rehab — City of San Diegohttps://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/torreypines/southcourseproject
  5. Torrey Pines — official 2026 maintenance updates — City of San Diegohttps://www.sandiego.gov/torrey-pines/maintenance
  6. Two Championship Golf Courses in California (and a Lovely Muni) — Fried Egg Golf / Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrisonhttps://www.thefriedegg.com/podcasts/two-championship-golf-courses-in-california-and-a-lovely-muni
  7. Torrey Pines South — USGA Course Rating and Slope Database — USGAhttps://ncrdb.usga.org/courseTeeInfo?CourseID=3576
  8. USGS CA San Diego County D24 lidar project report — work unit 1 — USGShttps://rockyweb.usgs.gov/vdelivery/Datasets/Staged/Elevation/metadata/CA_SanDiegoCo_D24/USGS_CA_SanDiegoCo_D24_Project_Report.pdf