Memorial Park Golf Course Hole by Hole - 1st Hole
Memorial Park Golf Course, Texas
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Hole 1 at Memorial Park Golf Course is a challenging par 5 that sets the tone for your round. From the championship tees, this hole measures in at a lengthy 548 yards and has a handicap of 1, making it one of the most difficult on the course. The slight dogleg left requires precision off the tee to avoid trouble and set up an ideal approach shot. The fairway width on this hole is only 27 yards, so accuracy is key when selecting your driver off the tee. With an average drive of 217 yards, you will want to aim towards the right side of the fairway to give yourself a clear view of your second shot. Keep in mind that altitude and weather conditions can greatly impact ball flight here in Houston throughout all four seasons. For your approach shot, you will be looking at approximately 331 yards remaining to reach the green. Depending on wind direction and strength, you may need to club up from your usual distances. A well-placed drive should leave you with options for either laying up or going for it in two shots. The green itself is relatively small at just over 7,600 square feet and features two bunkers guarding its front left and right sides. These greenside bunkers make up less than 2% of total bunker coverage on this hole but can still prove troublesome if not avoided. Overall, Hole 1 demands both distance and accuracy off the tee as well as strategic decision-making for your approach shot. A par here would be considered an excellent start to any round while birdies are certainly possible with smart play.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
5
Distance:
548 yards
Handicap:
1
Green Area:
7677
Approx Fairway Width:
27
Has Water:
True
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
2
Bunker Count:
2
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Choose your driver wisely: With a narrow fairway width of only 27 yards, accuracy is crucial off the tee on this hole. Consider using a less powerful club such as a 3-wood or hybrid to ensure you hit the fairway and avoid trouble.
2. Aim towards the right side of the fairway: To give yourself the best angle for your approach shot, aim towards the right side of the fairway off the tee. This will also help you avoid any potential hazards on the left side.
3. Take into account altitude and weather conditions: The ball flight can be greatly impacted by altitude and weather conditions in Houston throughout all four seasons. Be sure to adjust your shots accordingly to compensate for these factors.
4. Club up for your approach shot: With approximately 331 yards remaining to reach the green, depending on wind direction and strength, you may need to use a longer club than usual for your approach shot.
5. Consider laying up if necessary: While going for it in two shots may seem tempting, keep in mind that this is one of the most difficult holes on course with only 2% bunker coverage around its greenside bunkers. If you're not confident in making it onto or near the green with your second shot, consider laying up instead.
6. Avoid greenside bunkers at all costs: The small green is guarded by two bunkers on its front left and right sides which make up less than 2% of total bunker coverage but can still prove troublesome if not avoided.
7. A par here would be an excellent start: Don't put too much pressure on yourself to make birdie on this challenging par 5 hole - even top PGA Tour golfers struggle here! Focus instead on hitting accurate shots and aiming for a solid par score as an excellent start to any round.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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