Golf Club of Houston (Tournament Course) Hole by Hole - 3rd Hole
Golf Club of Houston (Tournament Course), Texas
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Hole 3 of the Golf Club of Houston Tournament Course is a 392 yard, par 4. The tee box is slightly elevated and doglegs to the left with slight curvature. Off the tee, golfers should aim for the center of the fairway which has an approximate width of 31 yards. Bunkers are located on both sides so accuracy off the tee is key.
The green area measures 9274 sq ft and there are four bunkers around it but only one bunker encroaches onto it constituting 1% percent greenside bunkers as a % of total. Depending on weather conditions such as temperature, altitude and wind speed, golfers can use their driver (~217 yards), 7 iron (~140 yards) or pitching wedge (~120 yards) for approach shots into this green.
In general during summer months when temperatures rise in Humble, Texas (77396), players may need to adjust their club selection accordingly due to increased ball flight distances caused by heat waves; whereas during winter months when temperatures drop they will need to select clubs that take into account decreased ball flight distances caused by cold air masses settling in from Canada.
Teebox type: Championship
Par: 4
Distance: 392 yards
Handicap: 9
Green Area:
9274
Approx Fairway Width:
31
Has Water:
True
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
1
Bunker Count:
4
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
For Hole 3 of the Golf Club of Houston Tournament Course, the best playing tips are:
1. Aim for the center of the fairway off the tee as it has an approximate width of 31 yards and bunkers are located on both sides. Accuracy is key here!
2. Depending on weather conditions such as temperature, altitude and wind speed, select your club accordingly to ensure optimal approach shots into this green. In summer months when temperatures rise in Humble, Texas (77396), players may need to adjust their club selection due to increased ball flight distances caused by heat waves; whereas during winter months when temperatures drop they will need to select clubs that take into account decreased ball flight distances caused by cold air masses settling in from Canada.
3. Be aware that there is only one bunker encroaching onto this green constituting 1% percent greenside bunkers as a % of total so be sure not to get too close!
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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