Hole 12 at Southern Hills Country Club

Par 4 • 458 Yards • Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Southern Hills' legendary 12th hole stands as the course's signature test, earning praise from legends like Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer as one of America's finest par-4s. This challenging dogleg left brings golfers from an elevated tee down to the property's eastern edge, where precision is paramount from start to finish.

Tees:

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Green:28y × 27y

Fairway @250y:37y wide

4 BunkersWater dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 458 yds
Green: 4253 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 137
Course Rating: 75.2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Position your tee shot carefully in the blind landing area - the fairway is only 27 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, requiring precision on this dogleg left that slopes right to left.

approach

From the ideal driving position, you'll face a demanding long to middle iron approach to a compact 4,253 square foot green measuring just 28x27 yards - club selection and accuracy are paramount.

hazard warning

Avoid the left side completely - three bunkers guard the left side of the green at 401.9, 414.3, and 436.5 yards from the tee, plus the restored creek will catch wayward shots.

tee shot

Consider laying back with a 3-wood or hybrid if you're not confident with driver - the fairway widens to 37 yards at the 250-yard mark, giving longer hitters more room to work with.

approach

Favor the right side of the green on your approach - with the green measuring only 27 yards deep, missing left into the bunkers or creek is far more penal than being right of the target.

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Scoring Tip

When water is in play, commit to a conservative target. A bogey beats a big number every time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 458-yard par 4, most players will hit 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: long par 4, water in play, heavily bunkered, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 12?

Key hazards include: 3 greenside bunkers; water at 364.3 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 one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 12 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Southern Hills Country Club. You can play this exact 458-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 →