Memorial Park Golf Course Hole by Hole - 2nd Hole
Memorial Park Golf Course, Texas
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Welcome to Hole 2 at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas! This par 3 hole is a challenging one, with a distance of 140 yards from the Championship tees and a handicap of 17. The Pro, Men's, and Seniors' tee boxes also have the same handicap and offer distances ranging from 123 to 100 yards.
As you approach this hole, keep in mind that it has a large green area of approximately 7922 square feet. However, there are only two bunkers on this hole which make up just 2% of the total greenside bunkers on the course. So while avoiding these bunkers may not be your main concern on this hole, they can still come into play if you're not careful.
The weather conditions here can vary greatly throughout the year due to Houston's location near the Gulf Coast. In the summer months (June-August), temperatures can reach highs in the mid-90s with high humidity levels. This may cause your ball to fly slightly shorter than usual due to thicker air density.
In contrast, during winter (December-February), temperatures can drop as low as freezing and strong winds are common. These colder temperatures and wind gusts may affect ball flight by adding more carry or causing it to drift off course.
For your tee shot on Hole 2 at Memorial Park Golf Course, we recommend using a pitching wedge for most golfers who hit their driver around an average distance of 217 yards. With its short distance and relatively flat terrain leading up to the green, accuracy will be key here rather than power.
Once you've reached your approach shot onto the green surrounded by water hazards on both sides, take note that any slight mis-hits could end up wetting your ball instead of sinking it into one of those two pesky bunkers mentioned earlier!
Overall strategy: Keep calm and aim for accuracy over power when playing Hole 2 at Memorial Park Golf Course. Good luck!
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
3
Distance:
140 yards
Handicap:
17
Green Area:
7922
Approx Fairway Width:
Has Water:
True
Curvature:
Percent Bunkers Near green:
2
Bunker Count:
2
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Use a pitching wedge for your tee shot: With the short distance of this hole, using a pitching wedge will give you better control and accuracy over your shot.
2. Take note of weather conditions: The weather in Houston can greatly affect ball flight, so be aware of how it may impact your shots. In hot and humid conditions, your ball may fly shorter than usual, while colder temperatures and strong winds can add more carry or cause it to drift off course.
3. Aim for accuracy over power: This hole is not about hitting a long drive, but rather focusing on precision with each shot. Keep calm and aim for the center of the green instead of trying to reach the pin.
4. Avoid the bunkers: While there are only two bunkers on this hole, they still pose a threat if you're not careful. Be mindful of their location and try to avoid them by aiming towards the center or opposite side of the green.
5. Don't get too aggressive on approach shots: With water hazards surrounding both sides of the green, any mis-hits could result in wetting your ball instead of sinking it into one of those pesky bunkers mentioned earlier. Play smart and don't take unnecessary risks.
6. Pay attention to pin placement: The large green area gives plenty of room for different pin placements that can drastically change club selection and approach strategy. Make sure to check where the pin is located before taking your shot.
7. Practice putting from different areas on the green: With such a large green area, make sure to practice putting from various spots around it during warm-up or practice rounds so you have an idea how fast or slow putts may roll depending on where you end up after your approach shot.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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