TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) Hole by Hole - 17th Hole
TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), Texas
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Hole 17 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is a short but challenging par 4 that requires precision and strategy. From the championship tees, this hole measures 347 yards with a slight dogleg left. The fairway is relatively wide at 43 yards, but accuracy off the tee is crucial as there are two bunkers strategically placed on either side of the landing area.
The green measures 7,800 square feet and has a gentle slope from back to front. With only two bunkers guarding it, players may be tempted to go for the pin on their approach shot. However, they must be cautious as these greenside bunkers make up just 3% of the total bunker count on this hole.
Weather conditions can greatly impact play on this hole throughout the year. In warm weather with high temperatures and low humidity, shots will fly farther due to reduced air resistance. Conversely, in cooler weather or higher altitudes, shots will travel shorter distances due to denser air.
For an average golfer who hits a driver around 217 yards off the tee and has a pitching wedge distance of about 120 yards, I recommend using a long iron or hybrid off the tee to ensure accuracy rather than distance. This will leave them with a comfortable mid-iron into the green for their approach shot.
Overall, Hole 17 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) may seem like an easy birdie opportunity because of its short length; however, strategic decision-making and precise execution are key to scoring well on this challenging par four.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
347 yards
Handicap:
16
Green Area:
7800
Approx Fairway Width:
43
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
3
Bunker Count:
2
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Use a long iron or hybrid off the tee to ensure accuracy rather than distance.
2. Aim for the center of the fairway to avoid the strategically placed bunkers on either side.
3. Take into account weather conditions and adjust club selection accordingly.
4. Avoid going for the pin on approach shots, as there are only two greenside bunkers but plenty of room for error beyond the green.
5. Focus on hitting a precise approach shot onto the green, taking into account its gentle slope from back to front.
6. If possible, aim for a spot just short of the green and use a chip shot instead of risking landing in one of the greenside bunkers with an aggressive approach shot.
7. Keep in mind that even though this hole may seem like an easy birdie opportunity due to its shorter length, strategic decision-making and precise execution are crucial for scoring well on this challenging par four.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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