Torrey Pines Golf Course has been known as one of the most difficult golf courses on the PGA TOUR. The course is known for its challenging layout, spectacular ocean views, and its use of natural terrain and vegetation.
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The 612-yard par-5 13th hole at Torrey Pines South Course proved to be the toughest for the average player. The next hole, the 434-yard par 4 14th, is the third-hardest for the average Joe, where they lost 0.83 strokes to scratch golfers.
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The opening hole, a 446-yard par 4, is the second toughest as scratch golfers gained 0.87 strokes per round. The par-3 16th hole proved to be the easiest for the average golfer compared to scratch players.
The North and South courses are both 18-hole layouts that were designed by William F. Bell, and the South course is home to the annual Farmers Insurance Open, a PGA Tour event.
More than 80,000 rounds annually are played on the North Course alone, while the South receives 60,000.
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