The wide open par five 11th at San Juan Oaks in San Juan
Bautista is the transition hole from the gentle rolling terrain of
the valley to the more dramatic topography of the foothills. It’s
also the longest hole at the golf club, measuring 543 yards from
the back pins to the cup.
The wide open par five 11th at San Juan Oaks in San Juan Bautista is the transition hole from the gentle rolling terrain of the valley to the more dramatic topography of the foothills. It’s also the longest hole at the golf club, measuring 543 yards from the back pins to the cup.
PRO SAYS: Longer hitters can shorten this sharp dogleg right by placing the tee shot to the right center of the fairway, past the first of two giant valley oaks (“valle robles”) which frame the inside corner of the dogleg. From here, a shot between the oaks can reach the green or leave a short bump-and-run shot. Or take the safe route to the left center of the fairway between the first valley oak and the bunker, setting up a fairway wood or long iron and then a shortpitch to the green. The stadium green setting is supported on the left by a steep hillside and on the right by two small bunkers.
THE SKINNY: Created within a quiet, natural foothill setting of mature oak trees and rolling hills, San Juan Oaks is the brain child of PGA Tour Pro Fred Couples and award-winning course architect Gene Bates. The front nine plays through a valley replete with lakes, interconnecting streams and native grasslands. Play into some of the holes on the back nine takes the golfer 150 to 200 feet above the valley floor for some spectacular views of pristine California countryside.
The course offers five sets of tees on a layout that measures more than 7,100 yards from the back tees and 4,770 from the front, allowing golfers of all abilities to enjoy the course.
– Scott Fuller, PGA Golf Professional, San Juan Oaks GC
