Caves Valley Golf Club Hole by Hole - 15th Hole
Caves Valley Golf Club, Maryland
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Hole 15 at Caves Valley Golf Club is a challenging par 3. From the championship tees, it plays 219 yards and has a handicap rating of 6. The pro tees play 198 yards, the men's 172 yards, and the women's 138 yards. This hole features an 11454 square foot green with one greenside bunker representing 9% of the total area.
This hole can be especially difficult in windy conditions as there are no trees to provide shelter from gusts that may affect ball flight or direction. During summer months expect warm temperatures which will make this hole play longer than its listed distance due to increased air density; during winter months cold temperatures could cause shots to travel shorter distances than usual due to decreased air density.
From the championship tee box, golfers should hit their driver around 217 yards for optimal positioning on approach shot as well as avoiding any potential hazards such as bunkers or water hazards that may be present near the green area. After reaching their target location off-the-tee, they should then use a 7 iron (140 yard average) for their second shot into this large green complex while taking into account any wind factors present before making contact with their club head .
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
3
Distance:
219 yards
Handicap:
6
Green Area:
11454
Approx Fairway Width:
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Percent Bunkers Near green:
9
Bunker Count:
1
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
For golfers playing from the pro tees, they should hit their 3 wood around 185 yards to reach their target location. From there, a 6 iron (125 yard average) should be used for their second shot into this large green complex while taking into account any wind factors present before making contact with their club head.
Golfers playing from the men's or women's tee boxes should use a hybrid/fairway wood and 5 iron respectively for optimal positioning on approach shot as well as avoiding any potential hazards such as bunkers or water hazards that may be present near the green area. After reaching their target location off-the-tee, they should then use an appropriate iron (110 yard average for men’s; 95 yard average for women’s) for their second shot into this large green complex while taking into account any wind factors present before making contact with their club head .
In summary:
• For championship tees: Driver 217 yards followed by 7 Iron 140 yards
• For Pro Tees: 3 Wood 185 yards followed by 6 Iron 125 yards
• For Men’s Tee Boxes: Hybrid/Fairway Wood 165 yards followed by 5 Iron 110 Yards • For Women’s Tee Boxes: Hybrid/Fairway Wood 145 Yards followed by 5 Iron 95 Yards
No matter which tee box you are playing from it is important to take note of weather conditions and adjust your strategy accordingly in order to best optimize your chances of success on Hole 15 at Caves Valley Golf Club.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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