TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) Hole by Hole - 4th Hole

Hole 4 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is a challenging par 4 that requires precision and strategy. Playing from the championship tees, this hole measures a lengthy 481 yards, making it one of the longest on the course. The hole has a handicap of 1, indicating its difficulty even for top-level players.

The tee shot on this hole is crucial as there are three bunkers strategically placed along the fairway to catch errant drives. With an average drive distance of only 217 yards, most golfers will need to use their driver off the tee to reach the ideal landing area in order to set up their approach shot.

As you approach your second shot, you'll notice that there are no greenside bunkers on this hole. However, with only one percent bunker coverage on the green itself, accuracy and precision are still key factors in scoring well here.

The slight dogleg right shape of this hole adds another layer of complexity as it requires precise placement off the tee and an accurate approach shot into a small green measuring just over 6,000 square feet. Additionally, with water not being a factor on this particular hole, wind conditions may play a bigger role in determining club selection for your approach shot.

For most golfers playing from these tees distances ranging from approximately 140 yards with a seven iron or around 120 yards with pitching wedge should be expected for their second shots into this long par four. It's important to note that due to its length and potential windy conditions throughout each season at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), selecting longer clubs such as hybrids or fairway woods may be necessary in order to reach the green in regulation.

In summary Hole #4 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is truly deserving of its number one handicap rating due largely impart because it rewards both power and accuracy while punishing those who stray too far offline either off the tee or on their approach shots.