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Holston Hills Country Club Hole by Hole - 8th Hole

Holston Hills Country Club, Tennessee

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Strategic Summary: The 8th hole at Holston Hills Country Club is a short par 3 with varying distances for different tee boxes. With no water hazards and only 5 bunkers, players should aim for the center of the green to avoid trouble and give themselves a good chance at birdie. In windy conditions, consider clubbing up to compensate for potential ball flight changes.

Teebox type:

Pro

Par:

3

Distance:

148 yards

Handicap:

17

Green Area:

7677

Approx Fairway Width:

Has Water:

False

Curvature:

Percent Bunkers Near green:

41

Bunker Count:

5

Bunkers:

Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.

Club Recommendations

High Handicapper Tips: As a high handicapper, your main goal on this hole should be to avoid any big mistakes. With no water hazards and only 5 bunkers, the key is to aim for the center of the green and give yourself a good chance at par. The distance from the Men's tee box may seem short, but don't let that fool you - accuracy is still crucial here. Take into account any wind conditions and consider clubbing up to compensate for potential ball flight changes.

Mid Handicapper Tips: For mid handicappers, this hole offers a great opportunity for birdie with its relatively short distance from all tee boxes. However, accuracy is still important as there are 5 bunkers surrounding the green. Aim for the center of the green and try to avoid these fairway bunkers at all costs. Keep an eye on any wind conditions and adjust your club selection accordingly.

Low Handicapper Tips: As a low handicapper, you have a great chance at making birdie or even eagle on this short par 3. With no water hazards and only 5 bunkers around the green, aiming for the center of the green should be your strategy off every tee box. Don't underestimate how much wind can affect your shot - make sure to take it into consideration when choosing your club.

Weather Considerations: Being located in Knoxville, Tennessee means that Holston Hills Country Club experiences hot summers and mild winters with occasional bouts of rain throughout all four seasons. In hotter weather conditions where balls tend to fly farther due to lower air density at higher altitudes, consider using one less club than usual off each tee box in order to maintain control over your shots.

Overall Strategy Summary: No matter what skill level you are playing at on this hole, aiming for the center of the green should always be your main priority in order to avoid trouble with fairway bunkers or potentially missing the green entirely. Keep an eye on any wind conditions and adjust your club selection accordingly. And in hotter weather, remember to use one less club than usual to maintain control over your shots. With these tips in mind, you can give yourself a good chance at scoring well on this short but challenging par 3 at Holston Hills Country Club.

"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan

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