TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) Hole by Hole - 12th Hole
TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), Texas
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Hole 12 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is a challenging par 4 with a slight dogleg right and a length of 410 yards from the championship tees. The hole has a handicap rating of 8, indicating that it is one of the more difficult holes on the course.
From the tee box, golfers should aim to hit their driver approximately 217 yards in order to reach the fairway safely. However, long hitters may want to consider using a three wood or hybrid club instead, as there are bunkers strategically placed along both sides of the fairway.
The approach shot will require precision and accuracy due to the narrow width of the green area, which measures at just over 10,000 square feet. Golfers should use their pitching wedge for an approximate distance of 120 yards or their seven iron for around 140 yards depending on wind conditions.
Speaking of weather conditions, players should be aware that altitude can affect ball flight on this hole as well as temperature and wind direction. In hotter temperatures and lower altitudes, balls tend to fly farther while colder temperatures and higher altitudes can cause shots to come up short.
While there are only three bunkers on this hole, they are strategically placed near the green making greenside bunker shots possible for even skilled golfers. The percent of bunker on green is low at just three percent but still requires players to plan carefully when approaching this hole.
Overall, Hole #12 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) demands accuracy off the tee and precise approach shots in order to score well. With strategic club selection based on weather conditions and careful planning around potential hazards such as bunkers and water features nearby holes #11-13), golfers have an opportunity for success with smart play on this challenging par four.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
410 yards
Handicap:
8
Green Area:
10440
Approx Fairway Width:
32
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
3
Bunker Count:
3
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Aim for a distance of 217 yards off the tee with your driver to safely reach the fairway.
2. Consider using a three wood or hybrid club instead of your driver if you are a long hitter, in order to avoid the strategically placed bunkers along both sides of the fairway.
3. Use a pitching wedge for an approximate distance of 120 yards or a seven iron for around 140 yards on your approach shot, depending on wind conditions.
4. Take into account weather conditions such as altitude, temperature and wind direction when selecting clubs and planning shots.
5. Keep in mind that hotter temperatures and lower altitudes can cause balls to fly farther while colder temperatures and higher altitudes may result in shorter shots.
6. Be aware of potential hazards such as greenside bunkers near the green and plan accordingly when approaching this hole.
7. Practice precision and accuracy with approach shots due to the narrow width of the green area measuring at just over 10,000 square feet.
8. Remember that this hole has a handicap rating of 8, indicating it is one of the more difficult holes on the course – so don't get discouraged if you don't score well here!
9. Study nearby holes #11-13 which also have water features present in order to better strategize play on Hole #12.
10. Overall, focus on smart play rather than trying to hit big shots off this challenging par four – accuracy is key!
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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