Hole 12

Par 5  ·  Handicap 1 men  ·  1 ladies

Selected by the USGA as the most difficult hole on the course, the 12th is a winding par five with water lurking from tee to green. Placement is the key on every shot. After a well-executed tee shot, players are faced with a difficult lay-up. A creek protects the left side of the fairway and out-of-bounds stakes guard the right. The beautiful green looks inviting to the longer hitters, but with trouble in front a solid lay-up is the smart play.

Yardages

Gold 525   Blue 489   White 407   Red 373   yards

Green depth 30 yards

Diagram of hole 12 at McAlester Country Club, a par 5 of 525 yards from the gold tee, showing the fairway, green, hazards and the four tee positions