Rock Creek Park Golf Course Hole by Hole - 8th Hole
Rock Creek Park Golf Course, District of Columbia
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Hole 8 at Rock Creek Park Golf Course is a par 4 that measures 241 yards from the championship tees. This hole has a handicap of 17, making it one of the easier holes on the course. The tee shot for this hole requires precision and strategy due to its slight dogleg left shape.
From the tee, golfers should aim for the fairway which measures approximately 28 yards in width. With an average driver distance of 217 yards, most players will have around a hundred yard approach shot into the green. However, with only two bunkers and no water hazards on this hole, accuracy off the tee is key to setting up an easy approach.
The green itself is relatively small with an area of only 3193 square feet. It is well protected by greenside bunkers as they make up just under one percent of total bunker coverage on this hole. Depending on pin placement and wind conditions, players may need to adjust their club selection accordingly.
Speaking of wind conditions, golfers playing at Rock Creek Park Golf Course should be prepared for varying weather throughout all four seasons in Washington D.C.. In spring and summer months when temperatures are warmer and humidity levels are higher, balls tend to fly further due to decreased air density at higher altitudes such as those found in D.C.. On colder days during fall or winter months however, ball flight may be affected by increased air density resulting from lower temperatures.
Taking these factors into consideration along with your own personal strengths as a golfer can help you strategize your way through Hole 8 at Rock Creek Park Golf Course like a pro!
Teebox type:
Men's
Par:
4
Distance:
241 yards
Handicap:
17
Green Area:
3193
Approx Fairway Width:
28
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
1
Bunker Count:
2
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Aim for the fairway off the tee to ensure a clear approach shot into the green.
2. Use a club that will allow you to hit your tee shot with precision and accuracy, rather than solely focusing on distance.
3. Take note of wind conditions and adjust your club selection accordingly.
4. Be prepared for varying weather throughout all four seasons in Washington D.C., which may affect ball flight.
5. Avoid the greenside bunkers at all costs as they make up just under one percent of total bunker coverage on this hole.
6. When approaching the green, aim for the center to give yourself a better chance at making par or birdie.
7. Pay attention to pin placement and choose your landing spot accordingly to avoid difficult putts.
8. Practice controlling your shots from around 100 yards out, as this is where most players will find themselves after their tee shot on Hole 8.
9. Utilize course management skills by playing smart and not always going for every flagstick or trying risky shots that could result in trouble.
10.Be confident in your own personal strengths as a golfer and use them to strategize your way through this relatively easy hole like a pro!
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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