TPC San Antonio (Canyons Course) Hole by Hole - 7th Hole

Hole 7 at TPC San Antonio (Canyons Course) is a strategic and challenging par 4. From the championship tees, this hole measures at 362 yards, making it one of the shorter holes on the course. However, do not let its length fool you, as this hole has a handicap of 7 and requires careful planning to score well.

The tee shot on this hole presents a slight dogleg right with an average fairway width of 38 yards. The ideal landing area for your drive is around 217 yards from the tee box - which happens to be the exact distance that our golfer typically hits their driver. This means that a well-struck drive will leave you with a comfortable approach shot into the green.

Speaking of approaches, let's talk about club selection for your second shot. With an average distance of around 140 yards for a seven iron and around 120 yards for a pitching wedge, both clubs are viable options depending on where your drive lands. If you find yourself in prime position in the fairway after your drive, opting for a pitching wedge may be wise to give yourself more control over spin and direction when hitting into this relatively small green.

However, if your ball comes up short or off-line from the fairway bunker-free landing zone near the green - which makes up roughly %0 percent of total bunkers - then using higher lofted irons like an eight or nine iron may be necessary to get out safely and set up another chance at par or better.

One factor to consider when approaching Hole #7 is how weather conditions can affect play throughout different seasons. In hot summer months in Texas's altitude climate such as San Antonio (Texas' highest city), balls tend to fly further than usual due to thin air density translating into less drag resistance against golf shots- so don't forget about adding some roll-out extra yardage! On colder days, the air is denser and can cause your shots to come up short. Additionally, strong winds can also be a factor on this hole, especially during spring and fall when gusts of wind are more common.

In summary, Hole #7 at TPC San Antonio (Canyons Course) may seem like an easy birdie opportunity with its shorter length, but do not underestimate its difficulty. Strategic club selection and careful shot placement will be key to scoring well on this challenging par 4.