The PGA Tour’s 2024 regular season lasted eight months and included 39 tournaments and 738 golf holes. The official statistics have been released, revealing the easiest holes on Tour. The top spot is claimed by a scenic par 5 that played almost a full stroke under par. The majority of the easiest holes, including 48 of the top 49, were par 5s, with the seventh hole at Vidanta Vallarta for the Mexico Open ranking as the easiest par 4. The easiest par 3 was the 168-yard seventh hole at La Quinta Country Club.
The top 10 list of easiest holes on Tour includes courses in Hawaii, the southern California desert, San Diego, and Los Angeles. The complete list of hole rankings can be found on the PGA Tour’s website. The top spot is held by a par 5 at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii, with an average score of 4.106 and playing 0.894 strokes under par. This hole was a favorite among PGA Tour pros during the season-opening Sentry tournament.
The second easiest hole on Tour is a par 5 at Waialae Country Club in Hawaii, with an average score of 4.113 and surrendering 56 eagles and 303 birdies during the 2024 Sony Open. Other courses represented in the top 10 include the Nicklaus Tournament Course in La Quinta, California, Torrey Pines North, La Quinta Country Club, PGA National Resort And Spa, Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, and Puntacana Resort & Club Corales Golf Course in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
The top 10 list is rounded out by longer par 5 holes, including one measuring over 600 yards. These easier holes provided opportunities for players to score well and make up ground on the leaderboard. The statistics highlight the importance of strategy and execution on the PGA Tour, as even the most skilled players can struggle on challenging holes. Overall, the 2024 regular season showcased a diverse range of courses and challenges for players to navigate.
