Course Overview
Torrey Pines South is one of the most demanding public courses in America. The course plays long at over 7,600 yards from the tips, features tight fairways, and includes some of the deepest bunkers you'll encounter. The coastal canyon setting adds dramatic elevation changes throughout.
Tips
- •Play the appropriate tees for your skill level
- •Course management is essential on this demanding layout
- •The canyons are out of play—don't try heroic recoveries
Key Strategic Holes
The South Course's finishing stretch is where U.S. Opens are won and lost. The par-5 13th offers a realistic birdie chance, but the par-3 15th and the brutal 18th can wreck a scorecard quickly. Stay patient and take your pars.
Tips
- •Holes 1-4 offer scoring chances—take advantage early
- •The stretch from 12-15 is the heart of the course
- •18 is one of golf's toughest finishing holes
Key Takeaways
- Length is the primary defense—play forward tees if needed
- Stay out of the deep bunkers at all costs
- The canyon drops are severe—club up and play safe
- Green fees are very reasonable for a U.S. Open venue