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TPC San Antonio (Canyons Course) Hole by Hole - 6th Hole

TPC San Antonio (Canyons Course), Texas

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Hole 6 at TPC San Antonio (Canyons Course) is a challenging par 5 that requires both distance and accuracy. From the championship tees, this hole measures 565 yards and has a handicap of 5, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course.

The tee shot on this hole should be aimed towards the left side of the fairway to avoid being blocked out by trees on the right. With an average drive of 217 yards, most golfers will need to use their driver off the tee in order to reach a good position for their second shot.

Once in play, golfers will face an approach shot to a green that is well protected by bunkers. The green itself is relatively small at only 5066 square feet and has very little curvature, making it important for golfers to hit their approach shots with precision.

With water not coming into play on this hole, wind may play a factor in club selection as it can often gust through this open area. In addition, because TPC San Antonio sits at an elevation of over 1,000 feet above sea level, balls tend to fly farther than they would at lower altitudes. This should be taken into consideration when choosing clubs for both your tee shot and approach.

For most players looking to score well on this hole from these tees (assuming average distances provided), I recommend hitting driver off the tee followed by either a long iron or hybrid for your second shot depending on how far you hit your drives. For those who are longer hitters and can reach this green in two shots consistently with their driver off the deck without sacrificing accuracy too much due to dogleg nature of hole shape - go ahead! But if not confident enough yet then consider laying up short before greenside bunkers which make up just over one percent of total bunker count but still pose significant challenge given smaller size/widths compared against wider fairway areas.

Overall, hole 6 at TPC San Antonio (Canyons Course) requires a well-executed tee shot and precise approach in order to score low. With strategic club selection and careful consideration of weather conditions, golfers can navigate this challenging par 5 successfully.

Teebox type:

Championship

Par:

5

Distance:

565 yards

Handicap:

5

Green Area:

5066

Approx Fairway Width:

32

Has Water:

False

Curvature:

Slight dogleg

Percent Bunkers Near green:

1

Bunker Count:

9

Bunkers:

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

Club Recommendations

Some additional tips for this hole include:

- Use the left side of the fairway as a target line for your tee shot, but be careful not to hit it too far left as there are trees and rough that can come into play.

- Pay attention to wind direction and strength when choosing clubs for both your tee shot and approach. Adjust accordingly to avoid overshooting or undershooting the green.

- If you are unable to reach the green in two shots, consider laying up short of the bunkers on your second shot rather than risking going into them with a longer club.

- When hitting your approach shot, aim for the center of the green rather than trying to get too close to any pin placements. This will give you a better chance at avoiding bunkers and finding a good spot on the relatively small green.

- Take advantage of any elevation changes by aiming slightly higher or lower depending on where you want your ball to land. Remember that balls tend to fly farther at higher elevations so adjust accordingly.

- Stay focused and patient throughout this challenging hole. It may take multiple shots before reaching the green, but staying calm and making smart decisions will ultimately lead to success.

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

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