Sea Pines Resort - Harbour Town Hole by Hole - 1st Hole

Hole 1 at Sea Pines Resort - Harbour Town is a challenging par 4 that sets the tone for the rest of the course. From the championship tees, this hole measures 410 yards and has a handicap of 13, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course.

The tee shot on this hole requires accuracy over distance as there is only about 32 yards of fairway width to work with. The slight dogleg left also adds an element of strategy, as players must decide whether to play safe and aim for the wider part of the fairway or take a risk and try to cut off some distance by hugging the left side. With water not in play, wind will be a key factor in club selection off the tee.

For our average golfer who hits their driver around 217 yards, I would recommend aiming for just right of center on this hole. This should leave them with a comfortable approach shot into green area that measures at approximately 8966 sq ft.

Speaking of approach shots, this green is well guarded by one bunker located greenside which accounts for about 10% percent of total bunkers on this hole. For our average golfer hitting their pitching wedge ~120 yards, I would suggest playing towards front half or middle portion of green depending upon pin placement location while taking care not to go long due to backside runoff areas near fringe if possible given conditions allow such aggressive action (i.e., no heavy winds).

Overall, Hole 1 at Sea Pines Resort - Harbour Town requires both precision and strategy from start to finish. As with any golf course though, local weather conditions across all four seasons can greatly impact ball flight and make each round unique challenge unto itself so being prepared mentally/physically important when stepping onto first tee box here!