White Horse Golf Club Hole by Hole - 14th Hole
White Horse Golf Club, Washington
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Welcome to the 14th hole at White Horse Golf Club, a challenging par 5 that requires precision and strategy. Located in Kingston, Washington with an elevation of 200 feet above sea level, this hole offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.
From the championship tees, this hole measures a lengthy 561 yards with a slight dogleg right. The handicap for this hole is 6, indicating its difficulty even for skilled golfers. The fairway width is approximately 41 yards wide, providing some room for error off the tee.
The ideal tee shot on this hole would be a driver that carries around 217 yards. This will leave you with about a 7 iron approach shot from roughly 344 yards out. However, keep in mind that altitude and wind conditions may impact your ball flight so adjust accordingly.
As you make your way down the fairway towards the green area which spans over an impressive 9673 square feet, beware of six strategically placed bunkers throughout the course. These greenside bunkers account for only one percent of total bunker coverage but can still pose as obstacles when approaching your target.
For your approach shot onto the green which slopes slightly from left to right, consider using a pitching wedge or similar club to cover approximately120 yards based on average distances provided by our golfer's chart data.
Throughout all four seasons in Kingston weather can vary greatly so it's important to take into consideration how temperature and wind may affect ball flight conditions on each visit to White Horse Golf Club.
Overall,this par-5 demands accuracy off both tee shots as well as approaches if you hope to score well here at one of Washington's finest courses.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
5
Distance:
561 yards
Handicap:
6
Green Area:
9673
Approx Fairway Width:
41
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
1
Bunker Count:
6
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Use a driver off the tee to carry around 217 yards, leaving you with a manageable 7 iron approach shot.
2. Keep in mind the altitude and wind conditions when adjusting your shots.
3. Take advantage of the fairway width of approximately 41 yards by aiming for it rather than trying to hit a perfect drive.
4. Beware of strategically placed bunkers throughout the course, especially greenside bunkers that can pose as obstacles on your approach shot.
5. Consider using a pitching wedge or similar club for your approach shot onto the green, taking into account its slight left-to-right slope and average distances provided by our golfer's chart data (approximately 120 yards).
6. Pay attention to weather conditions, particularly temperature and wind, which can greatly affect ball flight at this elevation.
7. Accuracy is key on both tee shots and approaches in order to score well on this challenging par-5 hole at White Horse Golf Club in Kingston, Washington.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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