Hole 3 at Chambers Bay Golf Course
- Par
- 3
- Yardage
- 165 yds
- Stroke index
- 17
- Hazards
- 3 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 34 yds deep × 30 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Championship tees · Par 3 · 165 yards
The plan for No. 3
The 3rd at Chambers Bay Golf Course is a 165.0-yard par 3 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
Club selection is paramount on this 165-yard one-shotter. Most golfers will be choosing between a 7-iron and 9-iron depending on conditions, pin position, and personal yardages. The key is to take enough club to ensure you reach the green comfortably - coming up short on a par 3 with a small green typically leads to bogey or worse. Aim for the center of the green regardless of pin position. With such a small target, trying to attack pins near the edges significantly increases your miss rate. A solid swing with proper club selection toward the middle gives you the best chance for birdie while virtually guaranteeing par.
Approach & recovery
Since this is a par 3, your tee shot IS your approach shot. Focus on a smooth, controlled swing rather than trying to muscle the ball. The straight hole layout means you don't need to work the ball, so stick with your most reliable ball flight. Pay attention to wind conditions, as they can significantly affect club selection on a hole this length. A helping wind might turn your 8-iron into a 9-iron, while a headwind could require a 6-iron to reach the putting surface safely.
On the green
With a small green, you're likely looking at manageable putt distances regardless of where your ball lands on the putting surface. Focus on lag putting to ensure two-putts, as the birdie opportunities will come naturally from good approach shots rather than aggressive putting. Read the green carefully during your approach - the smaller surface means slopes and breaks will be more pronounced and affect your ball more quickly than on larger greens.
Watch for
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 3 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 5,641 sq ft
Course coverage
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 165 yards.
What club should I use on this par 3?
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At 165 yards, most golfers will need a mid-iron (7-iron to 8-iron) to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.
How difficult is hole 3?
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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.
How big is the green on hole 3?
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The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.
What's a good score on hole 3?
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This hole is a solid par with birdie chances for precise approach shots. Making par is a good result here. Focus on hitting the green and avoiding three-putts.