
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Hole by Hole - 7th Hole
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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The key to success on Hole 7 at The Ocean Course is to aim for the center of the fairway off the tee, as this will provide the best angle for approaching the green. With no bunkers and a wide fairway, players have room to be aggressive with their second shot and potentially reach this par 5 in two. However, wind conditions must be carefully considered, as strong winds can make it difficult to hold the green in regulation.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
5
Distance:
505 yards
Handicap:
7
Green Area:
8168
Approx Fairway Width:
37
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
0
Bunker Count:
0
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
For low handicappers, the key to success on this hole is distance control and accuracy off the tee. With a drive of 280+ yards, they have the potential to reach the green in two shots. However, with a slight dogleg right and no bunkers to catch errant drives, it's important for them to aim for the center of the fairway rather than trying to cut too much distance off the corner. Additionally, considering wind conditions is crucial for their approach shot as strong winds can make holding this large green difficult.
For medium handicappers, playing smart and conservative golf will lead to success on Hole 7 at The Ocean Course. With a drive averaging around 230+ yards, reaching this par 5 in two shots may not be possible or wise. Instead, they should focus on hitting an accurate tee shot that sets up a comfortable layup shot onto the wide fairway. From there, they can use their remaining yardage to hit a controlled approach shot into this relatively large green.
High handicappers face different challenges on Hole 7 at The Ocean Course due to their shorter driving distance (200+ yards). Their main goal should be avoiding any big mistakes that could result in penalty strokes or lost balls. This means aiming for safety over aggression off the tee by choosing clubs that ensure accuracy rather than distance. Once safely in play on the fairway, high handicappers should focus on getting as close as possible with each subsequent shot before attempting an approach onto this large green.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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