Pebble Beach hole-by-hole guide: Hole 3

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Hole 3 Par 4 404 yards

Hole Guide

Another dogleg lies in store for the players at the third hole, although this time the hole turns sharply to the left. At 404 yards, this par 4 naturally suits a draw off the tee and players will be wary of the three bunkers that line the right side of the fairway. The green slopes heavily from right to left, so a soaring left to right iron is the most appropriate approach shot to the dancefloor.

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