The Road Hole at St Andrews
Perhaps the most famous hole in all of golf, the 17th at St Andrews is called the Road Hole. The tee shot is over the hotel and if skilled enough to find the fairway, you then navigate the road, and one of the most intimidating bunkers.
Renowned Golf Landscapes
The 7th hole at Pebble Beach is arguably the most photographed. Casual golfers and professional snappers alike have obsessed over the short par-3 for over a century.
On Independence Day in 2002, Mike Crean teed off with his normal driver on hole 9 at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, Colorado. This hole sits at 517 yards – still in shock.
Oakmont Country Club: The “Church Pews” to most golf fans refers to bunkers at the 3rd hole.
The 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale has stadium amphitheatre surroundings, where over 16,000 fans go crazy during the WM Phoenix Open on the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods made a famous hole-in-one here.
One of the world’s most photographed holes, the par-3 9th hole at Turnberry is played over the ocean edge with the iconic lighthouse as backdrop.
Iconic Holes on the PGA Tour
What is the most iconic hole on the PGA Tour? Hole 16 at TPC Scottsdale is widely considered the most iconic hole on the PGA Tour due to its raucous atmosphere during the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
The 12th hole at Augusta National, called "Golden Bell," is also an iconic par-3 featuring a picturesque setting over Rae’s Creek. The island green 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is a signature hole where many dramatic moments have occurred.
Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill course features a devilish 555-yard par-5 6th hole with a massive lake players must carry off the tee. The 498-yard, par-4 18th hole at Kapalua’s Plantation Course offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and is known for its windy conditions. The closing 4 par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass has an iconic island green surrounded by water.
Even non-golf fans likely recognize some of these holes from television coverage of PGA Tour events over the years. Their striking landscapes, design features, historic moments, and atmosphere during tournaments have made them icons of golf course architecture and the PGA Tour.