Golf Club of Houston (Tournament Course) Hole by Hole - 13th Hole

Hole 13 at Golf Club of Houston's Tournament Course is a 588-yard par 5, with a slight dogleg right. The championship tees have an 8 handicap and offer players 29 yards of fairway width to work with off the tee. Greenside bunkers represent just 2% of the total area around the green.

In warmer months, altitude and temperature can influence ball flight conditions on this hole. In cooler seasons, wind tends to be more present here than other holes on the course, so golfers should plan accordingly when selecting clubs for their tee shot and approach shots into the green.

For longer hitters who can reach in two shots from the Championship tees, club selection will depend largely on distance control: A driver or 3-wood should get you close enough that your 7 iron or wedge approach will leave you within birdie range; however if you are playing conservatively a long iron may be better suited off the tee leaving an easier pitch up onto the 11178 sq ft green for your second shot. Shorter hitters may choose to lay up short of any hazards or sand traps with their first shot before attacking with their second shot from closer range to set up a birdie opportunity.