Hole 12 at Streamsong Resort (Blue Course)
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 408 yds
- Stroke index
- 11
- Hazards
- 11 bunkers · Water
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 39 yds deep × 26 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Championship tees · Par 4 · 408 yards
The plan for No. 12
The 12th at Streamsong Resort (Blue Course) presents a deceptively challenging par 4 that embodies the course's reputation for undulating terrain and strategic complexity. At 408 yards, this hole features an expansive fairway that provides generous landing areas off the tee, but the real test lies in the approach to a small, elevated green complex. A stream cuts through portions of the fairway, adding both visual drama and strategic consideration to club selection. The green's compact size and subtle contours demand precision, rewarding accurate iron play while severely punishing missed approaches. Set against Streamsong's spectacular natural landscape, this hole showcases the course's ability to blend forgiveness with finesse, creating memorable moments for golfers who successfully navigate its understated challenges.
Off the tee
Your tee shot strategy revolves around the stream's location and your comfort level with risk. Conservative players should focus on finding the fairway short of where the water becomes a factor, likely requiring a mid-iron or hybrid off the tee. This leaves a longer approach but eliminates the water from play entirely. More aggressive players can challenge the stream with a driver, potentially shortening the approach significantly but introducing the risk of finding water. The target line should favor the side of the fairway that provides the best angle to the green while avoiding the stream. Pay attention to pin position when determining how aggressive to be - a back pin might reward a longer tee shot, while a front pin could make the conservative play more appealing.
Approach & recovery
The approach shot to this small green requires precision and careful club selection. With the green tucked behind the stream in part of the fairway, your angle of approach becomes critical. Players who successfully navigated the water off the tee will have a shorter iron in hand, but may face a more challenging angle over the hazard. Focus on the center of the green rather than attacking pins, especially given the green's compact size. The undulating terrain that characterizes Streamsong Blue means elevation changes could affect club selection, so factor in any uphill or downhill lies. A smooth, controlled swing is more valuable here than trying to muscle a shot - the small target demands accuracy over distance.
On the green
The small green size means putting strategy centers on distance control and reading the subtle breaks that define Streamsong's challenging surfaces. Given one golfer's memorable 95-foot putt for birdie, expect significant undulation that can create lengthy putts even from seemingly close positions. Focus on getting your first putt close rather than being overly aggressive with birdie attempts. The green's compact nature means three-putts can happen quickly if you're not careful with speed control. Pay particular attention to putts that break toward the water - these can be especially tricky to judge.
Watch for
- Water along the hole
- Greenside bunker (greenside)
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 12 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 5,297 sq ft
How did Hole 12 play?
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 408 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 408-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 12?
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This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: water in play, heavily bunkered.
How big is the green on hole 12?
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The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.