Official hole guide · Verbatim course-site wording · user-supplied
One of the toughest holes on the course, No. 8 makes a well-placed drive essential to avoid water and strategically placed trees. Carrying the dogleg past the first two pines gives you a shot at one of the most elusive greens anywhere. Commend yourself for matching par.
Open official wording on Sea Pines ↗2026 Blue tee · official425yards
Landing target255window ≈32 yd wide
Widest / safest landing windowMap-measured · planning grade
Hit the tee shot 250-260 yards from Blue to center the widest mapped first-shot window—approximately 32 yards across, leaving roughly 170 yards to green center.
Recon cue
Carry the pines, finish in grass, and play the approach to center. Par wins this hole.
Primary danger
Water · strategic pines · elusive green
Heritage467
Blue · playing tee425
White395
Gold335
Green305
