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Hole of the month: Southern Hills Hole #12

Heralded as one of the finest par fours in the US by Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and others, the 12th hole at Southern Hills is a great test from tee to green.

 

The tee shot plays to a raised fairway that is framed by trees on both sides before doglegging left. The fairway slopes from right to left towards a creek that runs up the side before cutting across the hole and to the right of the putting surface. The green is additionally protected by a trio of bunkers that start at the front left and work their way in a half-moon shape around to the back side of the putting surface. The approach shot plays over a creek to a slightly domed green that features tightly mown chipping areas around the front left bunker as well as the area leading to the water. It is easily the best hole on the property and one of the finest in the Midwest. Renowned American golf landscape artist Linda Hartough has captured the beauty and challenge of the 12th hole at Southern Hillls.  

Signature Hole:  12th Hole – 458 Yard Par 4

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