Today, a crew of 28 maintains high standards of excellence for this course. Tip sheet Views South is about two shots harder than North, but both have wide fairways and sloping greens, not to mention the incredible 180-degree view of the Pacific. South are two of the county's hardest holes. If play seems a bit faster these days, that's because course attendants recently lowered the rough and reduced the carry from tee to fairway in an effort to increase the speed of play. This awesome, most-often photographed, signature hole with the spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and La Jolla can flat ruin a round.
Bogeys abound, most of which result from tee shots left into the canyon.
Any wind here is exciting. If the sixth hole doesn't rattle the sticks, this one will. Torrey regulars never hike up past the feeding rabbits to the tournament tee, that is, unless they're sneaking a peak at the swimsuit optional Black's Beach below or taking a picture for tourists in their group. It's a place worthy of a moment of silence. A birdie here on this short par-4 with a slight dogleg left is a must for a good start.