Torrey Pines South
Tee sets
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,802 | — | — |
| Brown | 7,015 | — | — |
| Green | 6,635 | — | — |
| White | 6,145 | — | — |
| Yellow | 5,373 | — | — |
Hole-by-hole
| Hole | Par | Yards | Handicap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 451 | — |
| 2 | 4 | 389 | 5 |
| 3 | 3 | 201 | 15 |
| 4 | 4 | 490 | 13 |
| 5 | 4 | 454 | 3 |
| 6 | 5 | 564 | 11 |
| 7 | 4 | 462 | 9 |
| 8 | 3 | 177 | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 615 | 17 |
| 10 | 4 | 454 | 16 |
| 11 | 3 | 225 | 14 |
| 12 | 4 | 505 | 2 |
| 13 | 5 | 621 | 6 |
| 14 | 4 | 437 | 8 |
| 15 | 4 | 517 | 12 |
| 16 | 3 | 227 | 18 |
| 17 | 4 | 443 | 4 |
| 18 | 5 | 570 | 10 |
| Total | 72 | 7,802 |
What tees should I play at Torrey Pines South?
Torrey Pines South offers 5 sets of tees ranging from 5,373 to 7,802 yards. Most mid-handicap players will get the best experience from the Green tees at 6,635 yards. Players who carry the driver 250 yards or more can move back to the Black tees at 7,802 yards, while newer players, seniors, and anyone prioritizing pace of play should choose the Yellow tees at 5,373 yards.
How do you play the signature holes at Torrey Pines South?
Hole 8 at Torrey Pines South is a 177-yard par 3 that plays as the 1st-handicap hole. As the hardest-rated hole on the scorecard, treat par as a good score here — a bogey on hole 8 costs you less than a double made chasing a hero shot. At 177 yards, club selection matters more than power: pick the club that covers the front of the green and swing within yourself. Local note: Take enough club, aim right-center — never miss this green left or short.
Hole 13 at Torrey Pines South is a 621-yard par 5 that plays as the 6th-handicap hole. At 621 yards, this is a true three-shot hole for most players. Lay up to a full-wedge distance rather than forcing a long second toward trouble. This is the longest hole on the course, so discipline off the tee matters most here. Local note: Play it as three wedge-range segments — birdie is on if you stay patient.
Hole 15 at Torrey Pines South is a 517-yard par 4 that plays as the 12th-handicap hole. At 517 yards, this long par 4 demands a solid tee shot in the fairway; if the approach is more than a mid-iron, playing for the front edge and a chip is smart. Local note: Treat it like a par 5 — lay up to 92 yards, let the 56° do the scoring.
Who is Torrey Pines South a good course for?
Torrey Pines South is a par-72, 18-hole layout measuring 7,802 yards from the longest listed tees, with 4 par 3s and 4 par 5s. Averaging about 433 yards per hole, it favors longer hitters — players who struggle to reach par 4s in two should tee it forward and lean on wedge play and putting. With 4 par 5s, there are real scoring chances for players who lay up to a full wedge distance instead of chasing greens in two.