Hole 8 at East Lake Golf Club
Atlanta, Georgia
Mapbox Satellite composite · capture date not provided
Green size: 31 yds deep × 30 yds wide
Available USGS 3DEP lidar (2018–19) predates East Lake’s 2023–24 full green restoration.
Hole 8 gameplan
A risk-reward par 4 with tee flexibility from drivable to conventional. Andrew Green expected a committed drive to create eagle chances. The lake and a carry bunker define the bold route; the right side offers a longer but more conservative path, though post-event analysis found that bailout can become too forgiving for many pin locations.
The primary aggressive line crosses the expanded lake, while an offset right bunker keeps the bailout honest. Decide between a true attack and a deliberate position shot—do not drift into the middle without a clear carry plan.
From a lay-up, favor the angle that exposes the most green between the flanking bunkers and mounds. From near the green, leave the recovery on the side with visible short grass.
The surface was positioned to balance fear of the water with the reward of the bold drive. Use the aerial map and pin position to identify where the green can receive the chosen trajectory.
- The expanded lake occupies the aggressive primary route from the dam-side tees; consult the mapped front and clear edges for the selected tee.
- A carry bunker along the water and an offset bunker right create the tee-shot choice.
- Flanking bunkers and mounds defend the green.
From the research
Reviewed podcast, web, and editorial sources behind this hole guide.
- StrategyAndrew Green
Andrew Green expected the restored eighth to play as a drivable par 4 where a well-executed tee shot could create an eagle opportunity.
TOUR Championship — Andrew Green Press Conference · ASAP Sports / PGA TOUR → - Strategy
Fried Egg's post-event analysis found the restored eighth's front-right bunkers relatively forgiving to most 2024 pin locations, encouraging a conservative line away from the left-side water; it proposed a front-right pin to sharpen the risk-reward balance.
The New East Lake & Other Tour Championship Notes · Fried Egg Golf → - Strategy
The restored eighth supports multiple tee distances including a drivable setup; a carry bunker at the water and offset bunker right create the tee-shot decision, while the green balances the hazard against the bold drive.
Unveiling the New East Lake — Restoration Hole-by-Hole Notes · East Lake Golf Club / PGA TOUR → - Strategy
After a year of maturation following the restoration, East Lake offered the PGA TOUR greater setup versatility for changing challenge and difficulty.
Why East Lake will be more challenging at the TOUR Championship · PGA TOUR → - ArchitectureAndrew Green
Andrew Green described moving green locations and finding width to create angles and force the course to turn, replacing many straight, narrow corridors with more varied lines of play.
The New East Lake and the Same Old Tour Championship · Fried Egg Golf → - StrategyAndrew Green
Andrew Green designed East Lake's restored greens so daily hole locations materially change how holes play, specifically citing distinct options on Nos. 3, 7, and 15.
TOUR Championship — Andrew Green Press Conference · ASAP Sports / PGA TOUR → - History
Donald Ross was hired in 1913 to redesign East Lake; his routing, with each nine returning to the clubhouse, remains the basis of the course.
History · East Lake Golf Club → - History
East Lake began in 1904; its 18-hole course and clubhouse opened on July 4, 1908.
History · East Lake Golf Club → - History
East Lake hosted the 1950 U.S. Women's Amateur and 1963 Ryder Cup, then hosted the TOUR Championship for the first time in 1998.
History · East Lake Golf Club → - Architecture
PGA TOUR's restoration documentary presents the one-year project as an effort to recover Donald Ross design elements and create a more dynamic, volatile TOUR Championship venue.
COMPLETE restoration at East Lake Golf Club led by Andrew Green · PGA TOUR → - StrategyScottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler described the 2026 East Lake Bermuda rough as the healthiest he had seen that year and effectively hack-out rough, a notable change from prior setups.
2026 TOUR Championship — Scottie Scheffler Press Conference · ASAP Sports / PGA TOUR → - Architecture
The 2023-24 restoration used a 1949 aerial photograph as inspiration and rebuilt every tee, green, fairway, and bunker; fairways changed from Meyer to Zorro Zoysia and greens from Mini Verde to TifEagle.
Unveiling the New East Lake — Restoration Hole-by-Hole Notes · East Lake Golf Club / PGA TOUR → - Strategy
The official 2026 TOUR Championship setup is par 70 at 7,440 yards, with Nos. 1 and 14 played as par 4s and Nos. 6 and 18 as the only par 5s.
TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club: Course preview and FAQs · PGA TOUR →
Course coverage
Tournament and creator videos about East Lake Golf Club — shared course coverage, not hole-specific clips.
Tournament coverage
TOUR Championship highlights
TOUR Championship | Final Round Highlights
2025
Official & tour
Tour & network videos
Official coverage mentioning East Lake Golf Club.
Featured by these creators
Creator videos about this course
YouTube creators who filmed or featured East Lake Golf Club. · Stats as of Aug 31, 2026 · 2d ago
The New East Lake and the Same Old Tour Championship
How did Hole 8 play?
How did this hole play today?
Frequently asked questions
How difficult is hole 8?
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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.
How big is the green on hole 8?
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The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.