how long is torrey pines south course professional tees

by Estefania Bergnaum Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 5 min read

7,698 yards

How long is Torrey Pines South Course?

7,698 yards

The South Course was redesigned in 2001 by Rees Jones in preparation for the 2008 U.S. Open and is now 7,698 yards with a par of 72. The North Course is 7,258 yards in length with a par of 72.

Which Torrey Pines course do the pros play?

The Torrey Pines North Course was newly Renovated in 2016 by Tom Weiskopf. It is the host of the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open (along with the South Course). The North Course is shorter and less expensive than its brother.

Which course is harder Torrey Pines North or South?

The Torrey Pines South Course is the more challenging of the two and is the host of the 2008 & 2021 U.S. Open Championships. The South course was originally designed by William Bell, Sr. in 1957, and is home to the Farmers Insurance Open PGA Golf Tournament (along with the North Course).

How long is Torrey Pines from the tips?

7,804 yards

Of course, Torrey Pines isn't always ready to host a U.S. Open. On a typical day, the course plays to a par of 72 with a rating of 78.8 and slope of 148, and plays 7,804 yards from the tips.

Is Torrey Pines South Course hard?

It is very difficult: Extraordinary length, narrow fairways, deep rough, punishing bunkers and multi-tiered greens make it one of the toughest layouts anywhere. And you can't argue with the theater of 2008 or the champion it identified. On both counts Torrey gets an A+.Jun 16, 2021

How much does it cost to play Torrey Pines South?

Torrey Pines South costs $202–$252 for nonresidents, but is $63–$78 for San Diego residents. The North is around the same price, but slightly cheaper.Jun 18, 2021

What grass is the rough at Torrey Pines?

Kikuyugrass

Kikuyugrass (overseeded with ryegrass) dominates the rough at Torrey Pines, and it even has burly basher Bryson DeChambeau contemplating a strategy for handling it.Jun 17, 2021

Who holds the course record at Torrey Pines?

Course Records

The North Course record is 61, by Mark Brooks in 1990 (second round, nine birdies and one eagle) & by Brandt Snedecker in 2007 (first round, nine birdies and one eagle). The “Old” South Course record is 62, by Tiger Woods in 1999 (third round Buick Invitational, eight birdies and one eagle).

Why is Farmers Insurance Open ending on Saturday?

The Farmers has been on CBS as the primary broadcaster for years, but so is the AFC Championship Game. So the Farmers decided to continue on the same weekend, but moved the tournament to a Wednesday-Saturday affair instead of the normal Thursday-Sunday rotation.Jan 29, 2022

How do you get tee times at Torrey Pines?

To make reservations 8-90 days in advance, please use our booking portal or call 877-581-7171 -- reservation staff is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pacific Time.

Does Torrey Pines have a dress code?

Dress code is pretty lax, and fivesomes are permitted. (We were behind a fivesome during my round on the South, which took about 4:40.) That said, the staff at Torrey Pines was exceedingly friendly, which can also be said for much of the tourist and service industry around San Diego.Jan 24, 2021

Can you play Torrey Pines South?

The South is the longer of the two courses measuring at just under 7,700 yards off the back tees. Tee times can be made up to 90 days in advance, and if you're hoping to play on the weekend, we'd recommend calling ahead as much as you can. To play the courses tee times can be booked on the phone or online.Jun 14, 2021

Is the South Course at Torrey Pines a good golf course?

Television exposure has helped a good number of courses gain wide global visibility. The South Course at Torrey Pines is one of the leading beneficiaries. There's little doubt golfers throughout the globe will long remember the incredible putt Tiger Woods holed at the 72nd hole of the '08 US Open to tie Rocco Mediate. The event was indeed memorable but the totality of compelling architecture at the South is lacking.

Who designed Torrey Pines South?

As pointed out in other reviews, there is a high degree of redundancy at Torrey Pines South, designed first by William Bell, touched by others, but basically redone by Rees Jones. Mr. Jones has built several wonderful courses, but they do all reflect a similar style in terms of bunkering and green shapes.

What is the South Course at Torrey Pines?

The South Course at Torrey Pines goes the opposite direction. On hole after hole, there’s a bunker left, a bunker right, and green rough all around. These manmade hazards, not the amazing natural cliffs and canyons, are the main obstacles players are asked to overcome. Imagine this instead: open space on one side, a canyon on the other, ...

Is Torrey Pines a special place?

No doubt Torrey Pines is a special place and a standout municipal venue. Sadly, the design of the South Course doesn’t measure up to its property. That’s a shame and a missed opportunity, especially considering how much money the city has spent on Rees Jones renovations over the past 20 years.

When was the South Course built?

The South Course had been built in 1957 by William F. Bell, but it really became Rees’s baby, a place for him to leave a lasting imprint on golf. Through renovations in 2001 and 2019 totaling around $17.5 million, Rees Jones created a difficult golf course, but not exactly an inspiring one. The 18th hole at Torrey Pines South ...