TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) Hole by Hole - 8th Hole

Hole 8 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is a challenging par 5 with a slight dogleg left. From the championship tees, it measures 604 yards and has a handicap of 5, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course. The hole is relatively straight off the tee, but as you approach the green, there are three strategically placed bunkers to avoid.

The fairway width is about average at 33 yards, so accuracy off the tee will be important in order to set up your second shot for success. With an average drive distance of 217 yards, most golfers should be able to reach this fairway without too much trouble.

However, from there things get tougher. The green area measures just under 7000 square feet and has only two percent greenside bunkers as a percentage of total area. This means that while there aren't many bunkers around the green itself, they are still well-placed and can cause trouble for those who miss their approach shots.

In terms of club selection for your second shot into this long par-5 hole, keep in mind that you'll need to hit approximately two full shots with an average driver distance of 217 yards. A seven iron should be enough to reach within striking distance for most golfers at around 140 yards out from the green.

As always when playing in Texas weather conditions can vary greatly throughout different seasons - especially during summer months where high temperatures combined with strong winds can make scoring even more difficult than usual on this already challenging hole. Keep an eye on wind direction and speed as it may impact your ball flight and club selection significantly.

Overall Hole #8 offers players both challenges - mainly due its length - but also opportunities if played smartly by avoiding hazards such as water or sand traps which could add strokes quickly onto anyone's scorecard!