Hole 10 at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium)

Par 4419 Yards • Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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Hole 10 Caddie Notes

Par 4419y
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Tee Play:The fairway pinches to just 21 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, so prioritize accuracy over distance with a controlled tee shot, such as a 3-wood or long iron, to stay in play.
Approach:Two bunkers guard the green complex at 349.4 and 395.8 yards, effectively bracketing the landing area for approach shots on this 407-yard par 4—take enough club to carry both hazards.
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Danger & Miss:A fairway bunker sits at 212.2 yards, right in the layup zone for many players—club down or favor the opposite side of the fairway off the tee to avoid it.
📖Hole Architecture & Course Overview
Deceptively named "the easiest number one" on any scorecard, Hole 10 at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium) carries the course's toughest handicap despite modest length. This par 4 plays 407.0 yards through a straight corridor framed by dense Florida woods pressing tight against the tee shot, demanding immediate precision to avoid the tree-lined trouble lurking right from the opening swing. The approach shot presents its own puzzle—a single greenside bunker guards the putting surface, punishing any shot that drifts off-line. No water hazard complicates matters here, but the tightness off the tee combined with pinpoint accuracy required into the green complex makes this understated hole a true test of ball-striking discipline, proving that Pete Dye's design genius doesn't always require length to inflict maximum difficulty.
Tees:
419y392y392y351y247y247y
Green:32y × 32y
3 Bunkers💧 Water
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Detailed Strategy Tips

hazard warning

A fairway bunker sits at 212.2 yards, right in the layup zone for many players—club down or favor the opposite side of the fairway off the tee to avoid it.

tee shot

The fairway pinches to just 21 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, so prioritize accuracy over distance with a controlled tee shot, such as a 3-wood or long iron, to stay in play.

approach

Two bunkers guard the green complex at 349.4 and 395.8 yards, effectively bracketing the landing area for approach shots on this 407-yard par 4—take enough club to carry both hazards.

green

With a small green measuring only 4,687 square feet (32 by 32 yards), precision is critical on the approach—short-iron players should aim for the center to avoid missing the putting surface entirely.

hazard warning

The bunker at 349.4 yards sits just short of the green, making it a key layup reference point—players should plan their second shot distance to clear this hazard while setting up a comfortable angle into the small green.

How to Play This Hole

Off the Tee

Aggressive:Driver
Safe:3-wood

Hole 10 at TPC Sawgrass is a mid-length par 4 that rewards precision over power, so club selection off the tee should be dictated by position rather than distance. Many players opt to lay back with a fairway wood or long iron to a comfortable spot in the fairway, taking driver out of play if trouble lurks on either side. The key is finding a clean angle into the green, since this hole's putting surface is guarded closely and demands a specific line of attack.

Once in the fairway, your approach shot needs to account for the green's contours and any surrounding bunkers or water that pinch the target. Favor the side of the fairway that opens the green up rather than leaving a shot that must carry over trouble. Take one more club than you think if the pin is tucked, allowing you to play to the fat part of the green and two-putt rather than pressing for a number you can't cleanly reach.

Around the greens, keep your chips and pitches low and running when possible — Sawgrass's Bermuda/TifEagle-style surfaces can be slick and fast, so avoid high-risk flop shots unless absolutely necessary. Above all, avoid compounding mistakes: a bogey from a smart miss beats a big number from a hero shot that finds a hazard. Play conservatively, trust your yardages, and let the scorecard take care of itself.

Approach Shot

Middle:3-wood
Front:3-wood

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