Hole 8 at Sea Pines Resort - Harbour Town
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 470 yds
- Stroke index
- 1
- Hazards
- 3 bunkers · Water
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 25 yds deep × 24 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Championship tees · Par 4 · 470 yards
The plan for No. 8
The 8th at Sea Pines Resort - Harbour Town is a 470.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
The tee shot strategy revolves around maximizing distance while maintaining accuracy on what's likely a narrow fairway corridor typical of Pete Dye's design philosophy. Driver is the preferred club for most players, as leaving yourself with a long iron or hybrid approach to a small green significantly increases difficulty. Focus on the center-left portion of the fairway, as this typically provides the best angle for approach shots on Dye courses. The key is avoiding the rough at all costs - even being 20-30 yards shorter in the fairway is preferable to being in the rough and facing a long approach.
Approach & recovery
With the green described as small, precision becomes paramount on your approach shot. Expect to hit anything from a mid-iron to a long-iron depending on your driving distance and conditions. The small green size means you'll need to be aggressive with your target - aim for the center of the green rather than hunting pins. Club selection should favor taking enough club to ensure you reach the putting surface, as coming up short of a small green often leaves difficult up-and-down opportunities. Pay attention to wind direction, as it will significantly impact club selection on this longer approach.
On the green
Small greens at Harbour Town are notoriously challenging, with subtle breaks and firm conditions typical of coastal courses. Focus on lag putting to the correct tier or section of the green, as three-putts can quickly derail your score on the #1 handicap hole. The key is getting your approach shot to the correct level of the green - even if you're 20-30 feet away, being on the same tier as the pin gives you a much better chance at two-putting than being closer but on the wrong level.
Watch for
- Water along the hole
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 8 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 2,929 sq ft
How did Hole 8 play?
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 470 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 470-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 8?
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This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, water in play, small green.
What hazards should I watch out for on hole 8?
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Key hazards include: water at 264.0 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.
How big is the green on hole 8?
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The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.
What's a good score on hole 8?
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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.