Hole 12 at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium)
Par 4 • 365 Yards • Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Hole 12 Caddie Notes
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Detailed Strategy Tips
This short 362-yard par 4 favors accuracy over distance—the fairway is only 24 yards wide at 200 yards, so consider a controlled iron or hybrid off the tee to find the short grass.
Three bunkers cluster tightly around the green complex at 341.8, 352.5, and 380.1 yards—laying up short of 341 yards avoids the first hazard entirely if you're not confident in your approach.
With bunkers guarding the green from 352.5 to 380.1 yards, plan your approach club selection based on which side of this bunker gauntlet your tee shot finishes.
The green is classified as small at just 3,434 square feet (23 yards by 28 yards), demanding precise distance control on approach shots—err on the side of center-green targets rather than pin-hunting.
Longer hitters can gain a slightly wider landing zone by carrying to the 250-yard mark, where the fairway opens to 25 yards, but this brings the bunker cluster starting at 341.8 yards into play sooner.
How to Play This Hole
Off the Tee
Hole 12 at TPC Sawgrass's Stadium Course is the shortest par 4 on the property, and that brevity is exactly what makes it dangerous—this is a hole that rewards discipline over ego. Off the tee, resist the urge to grab driver. Most players are better served hitting a 3-wood, hybrid, or even a stout mid-iron to a comfortable yardage, positioning the ball short of or well clear of the fairway bunkers that pinch the landing area. Accuracy trumps distance here; a modest tee shot in the fairway sets up a far simpler approach than a bombed drive that finds sand or rough.
Your approach shot will likely be a short iron or wedge, so club selection should be dictated by pin position rather than ego about how little club you're hitting. The green is guarded and can be firm, so take enough club to carry any front trouble and avoid coming up short into a hazard or bunker face.
Around the green, be conservative with your chipping and putting strategy—two-putting from the correct section of the green is a fine outcome. Don't get greedy trying to chase a flag tucked near an edge.
Above all, avoid the temptation to overpower this hole. The biggest mistake players make is treating a short par 4 as a birdie invitation and swinging out of their shoes off the tee, only to find a bunker or bad angle that turns an easy par into a bogey.
Approach Shot
Hole 12 Green Complex & Slope
USGS 3DEP LiDAR DEM Green Elevation Analysis
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Hand-crafted 18-hole strategy & yardage packet tailored for your upcoming round at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium). Includes high-resolution 2D vector hole plots, green contour notes, hazard targets, and caddie advice.
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Detailed Strategy Tips
This short 362-yard par 4 favors accuracy over distance—the fairway is only 24 yards wide at 200 yards, so consider a controlled iron or hybrid off the tee to find the short grass.
Three bunkers cluster tightly around the green complex at 341.8, 352.5, and 380.1 yards—laying up short of 341 yards avoids the first hazard entirely if you're not confident in your approach.
With bunkers guarding the green from 352.5 to 380.1 yards, plan your approach club selection based on which side of this bunker gauntlet your tee shot finishes.
The green is classified as small at just 3,434 square feet (23 yards by 28 yards), demanding precise distance control on approach shots—err on the side of center-green targets rather than pin-hunting.
Longer hitters can gain a slightly wider landing zone by carrying to the 250-yard mark, where the fairway opens to 25 yards, but this brings the bunker cluster starting at 341.8 yards into play sooner.
How to Play This Hole
Off the Tee
Hole 12 at TPC Sawgrass's Stadium Course is the shortest par 4 on the property, and that brevity is exactly what makes it dangerous—this is a hole that rewards discipline over ego. Off the tee, resist the urge to grab driver. Most players are better served hitting a 3-wood, hybrid, or even a stout mid-iron to a comfortable yardage, positioning the ball short of or well clear of the fairway bunkers that pinch the landing area. Accuracy trumps distance here; a modest tee shot in the fairway sets up a far simpler approach than a bombed drive that finds sand or rough.
Your approach shot will likely be a short iron or wedge, so club selection should be dictated by pin position rather than ego about how little club you're hitting. The green is guarded and can be firm, so take enough club to carry any front trouble and avoid coming up short into a hazard or bunker face.
Around the green, be conservative with your chipping and putting strategy—two-putting from the correct section of the green is a fine outcome. Don't get greedy trying to chase a flag tucked near an edge.
Above all, avoid the temptation to overpower this hole. The biggest mistake players make is treating a short par 4 as a birdie invitation and swinging out of their shoes off the tee, only to find a bunker or bad angle that turns an easy par into a bogey.
Approach Shot
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best strategy off the tee?
For this 362-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 12?
This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: water in play, heavily bunkered, small green.
What hazards should I watch out for on hole 12?
Key hazards include: 4 greenside bunkers; water at 136.4 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.
How big is the green on hole 12?
The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.
What's a good score on hole 12?
This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.
Can I practice hole 12 on a golf simulator at home?
Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for TPC Sawgrass (Stadium). You can play this exact 365-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →
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Hole Stats
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 365 yds
- Green
- 3434 sq ft
- Bunkers
- 5
- Water
- Yes
- Course Slope
- 155
- Course Rating
- 76.8
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