7 most difficult holes of the 2024 PGA Tour season ft. Royal Troon No. 11

The 2024 PGA Tour season has witnessed some of the best golfers competing on renowned golf courses, facing challenging holes. This season has been filled with several surprises, from Nick Dunlap winning The American Express as an amateur to Xander Schauffele claiming two Majors. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler's consistent game has been much talked about throughout the year.

Golfers have overcome formidable challenges on difficult holes to secure victories on the PGA Tour. Holes such as the second hole of Pinehurst No. 2 and the notorious 11th at Royal Troon have proven to be particularly tough for players in 2024.

Here are some of the most difficult holes of the 2024 PGA Tour season:

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7 most difficult holes of the 2024 PGA Tour season

#1 Quail Hollow Club No.18

Quail Hollow Club No.18 (Image Source: Getty)

The 18th hole at Quail Hollow Golf Club has been a challenge for PGA Tour players in 2024. Known as "The Green Mile," this par-4, 475-yard hole features a bunker on the right and a water hazard on the left, creating difficulties on both flanks.

In 2024, it hosted the Wells Fargo Championship, won by Rory McIlroy, and was one of the toughest holes of the season, with an average score of 4.5.

Only 13 birdies were made on the hole throughout the year.

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#2 Vidanta Vallara No.10

The tenth hole at the Mexico Open, held at Vidanta Vallarta Golf Course, is considered one of the toughest holes of the 2024 PGA Tour season. This par-4, 475-yard hole recorded an average score of 4.446.

There were only 18 birdies recorded on this hole in 2024.

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#3 Royal Troon No.11

Royal Troon No.11 (Image Source: Getty)

The prestigious Royal Troon Golf Club hosted The Open Championship, the final Major of the year. Its par-4 11th hole posed significant challenges this season, with an average score of 4.426, making it one of the toughest holes of the season.

Known as "The Railway," this 498-yard hole is notorious for its difficulty, with railroad tracks running alongside the right side of the hole.

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#4 East Lake Golf Club No 1

East Lake Golf Club No 1 (Image Source: Getty)

The season-ending Tour Championship was held at the East Lake Golf Club. The first hole at this venue was one of the most challenging on the PGA Tour this season.

This par-4, 510-yard hole recorded an average score of 4.425. A marker of the difficulty this hole presents is that only 4 birdies were scored here.

Scottie Scheffler emerged victorious at the tournament on this difficult venue, winning his seventh PGA Tour event of the year.

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#5 TPC Twin Cities: No. 9

The par-4 ninth hole of the TPC Twin Cities is listed as the fifth most difficult hole in the 2024 PGA Tour season. The average score was 4.415 on this 502-yard long hole.

This year, it hosted the 3M Open, where Jhonattan Vegas emerged victorious and earned $1,458,000 in prize money.

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#6 Torrey Pines Golf Course South No.12

Par-4 holes have been especially difficult for players during the 2024 season on the PGA Tour. At Torrey Pines Golf Course, the 12th hole stood out with an average score of 4.406, and saw a measly 12 birdies scored here.

This par-4 hole stretches 505 yards. The Farmers Insurance Open was held at Torrey Pines in 2024.

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#7 Pinehurst No.2 Golf Course No.2

Pinehurst No.2 Golf Course No.2 (Image Source: Imagn)

Pinehurst No. 2, the venue of the 2024 US Open, is well-known among golfers for its challenges. The par-4 second hole, measuring 504 yards, has proven particularly tough this season, with an average score of 4.398.

Only 16 birdies were scored here, while players recorded a staggering 146 bogies, along with 19 double bogeys.