Hole 8 at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium)

Hole 8 at TPC Sawgrass is a mid-length par 3 where precision trumps power, and your club selection should be dictated by the flag position rather than habit. Take an extra look at the wind before pulling a club—the green sits in an open, exposed area where breezes off the water can knock down or balloon your shot more than expected, so err on the side of one club stronger if you're between selections rather than coming up short.

The green is well-guarded, with water lurking along one side and bunkers pinching the target, so your primary approach consideration should be picking the fat, safe part of the green rather than firing directly at a tucked pin. Favor the side away from the water hazard; a shot that misses toward the bunkers is almost always more recoverable than one that finds a watery grave.

Around the green, play conservatively if you're short-sided near the water—accept a longer two-putt over a risky flop shot that could bring the hazard into play again. Use a bump-and-run when possible to control your speed on these firm, sloped surfaces.

Above all, avoid being pin-hunting when the flag is close to the water side. A bogey from the fairway-adjacent rough beats a double or worse from a watery lie. Trust your stock shot, commit fully, and let the smart target do the work for you.