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Aon Risk Reward Challenge

The Aon Risk Reward Challenge is a unique, season-long competition on the LPGA Tour that highlights the game’s best players as they navigate some of the most strategically challenging holes on tour. Players will take their best two scores from each Aon Risk Reward Challenge hole, with the winners having the best average score to par at the end of the regular season. The winner from the LPGA will take home the Aon trophy and an equal $1Million prize.

Previous winners: Carlota Ciganda (2019), Hannah Green (2021), Minjee Lee (2022), and Angel Yin (2023)

AON Risk Reward Challenge

Last Updated 04-08, 2024
Mina Harigae United States
Mina
Harigae
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Avg To Par
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Lizette Salas
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Mel Reid
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Ashleigh Buhai
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5 United States
Auston Kim
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AON Risk Reward Challenge Holes

Jan 18 - 21, 2024

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Jan 25 - 28, 2024

LPGA Drive On Championship

Feb 22 - 25, 2024

Honda LPGA Thailand

Feb 29 - 3, 2024

HSBC Women's World Championship

Mar 7 - 10, 2024

Blue Bay LPGA

Mar 21 - 24, 2024

FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship

Mar 28 - 31, 2024

Ford Championship presented by KCC

Apr 18 - 21, 2024

The Chevron Championship

Apr 25 - 28, 2024

JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro

May 9 - 12, 2024

Cognizant Founders Cup

May 16 - 19, 2024

Mizuho Americas Open

Jun 7 - 9, 2024

ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer

Jun 13 - 16, 2024

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

Jun 20 - 23, 2024

KPMG Women's PGA Championship

Jul 11 - 14, 2024

The Amundi Evian Championship

Jul 18 - 21, 2024

Dana Open

Jul 25 - 28, 2024

CPKC Women's Open

Aug 1 - 4, 2024

Portland Classic

Aug 15 - 18, 2024

Women's Scottish Open

Aug 22 - 25, 2024

AIG Women's Open

Sep 19 - 22, 2024

Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G

Sep 27 - 29, 2024

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G

Oct 10 - 13, 2024

Buick LPGA Shanghai

Oct 31 - 3, 2024

TOTO Japan Classic

Nov 6 - 9, 2024

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei

Nov 14 - 17, 2024

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican

Jan 18 - 21, 2024

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Jan 18 - 21, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 15
Par 5
Yardage 518/441
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions About the Hole

While this hole has yielded a birdie-or-better more than 40% of the time when playing just over 500 yards, things get really interesting when the tees are pushed up. The forward tee shortens this hole by 77 yards and is expected to improve scoring on this par 5 by nearly half-a-stroke.

Key Decisions

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Key Decisions

Being the last par-5 on the back-nine, the 15th hole is a scoring chance for this week’s field. Players must decide whether the location of their drive has given them a good enough opportunity to go for the green and take advantage of this reachable par 5.

Insight

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Aon Insight

With different wind conditions in 2023, the decision to go for the green dropped significantly (from 36% to 23%) compared to the 2022.

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Jan 25 - 28, 2024

LPGA Drive On Championship

Jan 25 - 28, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 17
Par 5
Yardage 499
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the LPGA Drive On Championship

A new hole to the Challenge in 2024, the 17th at Bradenton CC should test players both off the tee and with their approach shots into this heavily guarded green.

Key Decisions

LPGA Drive On Championship Key Decisions

Depending on players’ placement off the tee, the decision will be whether to go for the green in two with their approach shot. Bunkers protecting the left side and water on the right will force some of the field to lay up with their second shot.

Insight

LPGA Drive On Championship Insight

Players are 2.5x more likely to find the green from the fairway compared to the rough. Coming down the stretch, an eagle or birdie will be key in securing a victory.

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Feb 22 - 25, 2024

Honda LPGA Thailand

Feb 22 - 25, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 15
Par 4
Yardage 285.32
Scoring Avg. 3.66
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

Honda LPGA Thailand About the Hole

The 15th at Siam Country Club is a par-4 that can play as short as 265 yards when the front tee is used. Power is valued significantly here: the 15th hole places a greater value on extra length off the tee than any other hole on the course.

Key Decisions

Honda LPGA Thailand Key Decision

The key decision players face on the 15th hole is whether to lay up short of the water or try and drive the green. A tree in the middle of the fairway tests players’ execution with their lay-up, while water and greenside bunkers challenge players who hit driver.

Insight

Honda LPGA Thailand Insight

In 2023, just under a third of the field went for the green, on average gaining almost a quarter of the stroke against the field.2023 Champion, Lilia Vu, went for the green in all four rounds, making three birdies.

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Feb 29 - 3, 2024

HSBC Women's World Championship

Feb 29 - 3, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 13
Par 5
Yardage 512
Scoring Avg. 4.59
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

HSBC Women’s World Championship About the Hole

The par-5, 13th hole at Sentosa Golf Club is a scoreable par-5 that players will try and take advantage of to keep up with the rest of the field. Players must navigate around the bunkers that line the fairway on both sides to give themselves a chance to reach the green in two shots.

Key Decisions

HSBC Women’s World Championship Key Decisions

The key decision for players is whether to go for the green with their second shot or lay-up and try and get up and down. A drive in the right half of the fairway will give players the best angle into this dogleg left, but most players will have to hit a wood to the right-hand side of the green to have a change of reaching.

Insight

HSBC Women’s World Championship Insight

Over the past 2 years, 29% of the field have gone for the green in two, with only 5% of the field successfully finding the green. Last year, Jin Young Ko’s birdie in the final round moved her win probability from 64% to 97%.

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Mar 7 - 10, 2024

Blue Bay LPGA

Mar 7 - 10, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 15
Par 4
Yardage 360/297
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

Blue Bay LPGA About the Hole

A new hole to the Aon Risk Reward Challenge, this short par-4 should challenge players decision making from tee to green. A bunker in the middle of the fairway must be navigated off the tee if deciding to lay up.

Key Decisions

Blue Bay LPGA Key Decisions

The key decision players face is what club to hit off the tee. 40% of the field is expected to reach the green from the forward tee, with water guarding the green making miss-hits especially penalizing.

Insight

Blue Bay LPGA Insight

Scoring is expected to be one-quarter of a stroke lower from the forward tees, putting a premium on ball striking to keep pace with the leaders.

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Mar 21 - 24, 2024

FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship

Mar 21 - 24, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 16
Par 5
Yardage 536/499
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship

The 16th hole at Palos Verdes provides one final good scoring opportunity before the difficult closing two holes. Players are reward for going for the green in two, even if their approach does not find the putting surface.

Key Decisions

FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship Key Decisions

The key decision for players comes down to whether they go for the green or lay-up with their second shot. Last year, over 60% of the field laid up with their approach but lost over .15 strokes on the field with this approach.

Insight

FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship Insight

From the forward tee, more than 60% of the field went for the green over the past two years. That percent drops to 16% when the tee is pushed back. Last year, Ruoning Yin laid up in all four rounds, resulting in two birdies.

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Mar 28 - 31, 2024

Ford Championship presented by KCC

Mar 28 - 31, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 18
Par 5
Yardage 475
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the Ford Championship presented by KCC

The final hole at Seville Golf and Country Club should provide a lot of excitement coming down the stretch. This slight dogleg left has water protecting the left side of the green, which should force more of the field to lay up with their second shot. 

Key Decisions

Ford Championship presented by KCC Key Decisions

Players’ key decision will come with their second shot, deciding whether they should go for the green and take on the water, or layup and rely on their wedge game.

Insight

Ford Championship presented by KCC Insight

77% of the field is expected to go for the green in two from the fairway, with the water on the left potentially discouraging more of the field to hit wood or hybrid compared to a typical LPGA Tour par 5.

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Apr 18 - 21, 2024

The Chevron Championship

Apr 18 - 21, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 18
Par 5
Yardage 525 | 491 yards
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

The Chevron Championship About the Hole

 

A new hole to the Challenge in 2023, the final hole at the Club at Carlton Woods is expected to provide a lot of excitement as the players finish their rounds. Playing as a dogleg right, a carry over the greenside water presents an ominous visual for players who decide to go for the green.

Key Decisions

The Chevron Championship Key Decisions

 

Based on distance off the tee, players must decide whether to go for the green or lay up to the right. If deciding to go for the green, players will look to bail out to the right to avoid the water on the left.

Insight

The Chevron Championship Insight

 

The go-for-green percentage will be dictated by the tees chosen for that round. From the forward tees, 55.4% of the field is expected to try and reach the green in two. 

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Apr 25 - 28, 2024

JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro

Apr 25 - 28, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 15
Par 5
Yardage 528
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro

The 15th hole at Wilshire Country Club can play as two completely different holes depending on the setup. Bunkers lining both sides of the fairway will limit the field’s chances to go for the green, but finding the fairway is critical to gaining strokes on the field.

Key Decisions

JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro Key Decisions

Players’ decision-making starts on the tee, with the 15th hole ranking as the highest value of driving distance of Wilshire’s three par 5s, with players gaining .13 strokes for every 25 yards of distance. When going for the green, 47% of the players successfully reached the putting surface.

Insight

JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro Insights

Extra distance off the 15th tee is more valuable than any other hole on the course. With most players laying up, a great drive goes a long way in determining the best strategy for the second shot

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May 9 - 12, 2024

Cognizant Founders Cup

May 9 - 12, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 12
Par 5
Yardage 474
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

Cognizant Founders Cup About the Hole

Known as a great risk, reward hole, the par-5, 12th hole saw almost 60% of the field going for the green last year. With no bunkers or hazards off the tee, water looms in front of the green, forcing players to decide what to do with their second shot.

Key Decisions

Cognizant Founders Cup Key Decision

If the fairway is found, players will face an important decision whether to go for the green or lay up short of the water. Last year, 60% of the field went for the green, with 40% of the field who went for it successfully finding the green.

Insight

Cognizant Founders Cup Insight

In 2023, 17% more players went for the green in two compared to 2022. There is no hole that plays more into power players’ strengths than the 12th hole at Upper Montclair.

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May 16 - 19, 2024

Mizuho Americas Open

May 16 - 19, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 16
Par 4
Yardage 328 | 261 yards
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

Mizuho Americas Open About the Hole

Playing as a drivable par-4 on the back nine, the 16th hole will test players’ decision-making off the tee. With bunkers and water on the right-hand side, this risk-reward hole will force players to execute regardless of strategy to try and secure a birdie on the back nine.

Key Decisions

Mizuho Americas Open Key Decision

Off the tee, players must decide whether to hit driver or lay up between the bunkers in the fairway. If deciding to go for the green, missing to the left will be critical to not losing a shot on this scorable back-nine hole.

Insight

Mizuho Americas Open Insight

N/A – New hole to the Challenge

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Jun 7 - 9, 2024

ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer

Jun 7 - 9, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 18
Par 5
Yardage 507/487
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer

The final hole at the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer requires accuracy off the tee, in order to take on the risk and go for the green in two.

Key Decisions

ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer Key Decision

Based on where players stand on the leaderboard, they will need to decide on going for the green with their second shot or laying up to an ideal yardage to take advantage of this birdie opportunity.

Insight

ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer Insight

Players who find the fairway are expected to go for the green at a clip of almost nine-times more with their second shot than those who find the rough or fairway bunker. In 2021, Celine Boutier’s birdie on the 18th hole increased her win probability by 31%.

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Jun 13 - 16, 2024

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

Jun 13 - 16, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 14
Par 5
Yardage 479
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

The 14th hole at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is a good opportunity for the field to may birdie or he back nine, with an eagle opportunity if executed correctly. In 2021, Nelly Korda gained a total of 3.1 strokes over the field, improving her chances of winning the tournament by 24%.

Key Decisions

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Key Decision

A drive in the fairway should give players the opportunity to go for the green in two shots, but water on the left and trees short of the green may force some of the field to lay up and trust their wedge skills.

Insight

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Aon Insight

Playing about slightly shorter in 2021, the 14th hole at Blythefield Country Club yielded a birdie-or-better 48% of the time. Players are expected to be able to go for the green in two at a rate of more than 60%. Nelly Korda’s eagle in 2021 all but sealed her victory, increasing her win probability to 89%.

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Jun 20 - 23, 2024

KPMG Women's PGA Championship

Jun 20 - 23, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 18
Par 5
Yardage 498
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

KPMG Women's PGA Championship About the Hole 

The final hole at Baltusrol’s Lower course is the second of back-to-back par-5’s to finish. Drives must avoid water left, but an accurate tee shot that challenges the water will give players the opportunity to reach the green in two.

Key Decisions

KPMG Women's PGA Championship Key Decision

Based on their position off the tee, players will have to decide whether they can reach this uphill par-5 in two. Bunkers guard the green and will test players short game if not properly executed.

Insight

KPMG Women's PGA Championship Insight

New Course to the Challenge in 2023

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Jul 11 - 14, 2024

The Amundi Evian Championship

Jul 11 - 14, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 18
Par 5
Yardage 484
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the Amundi Evian Championship

The final hole at Evian Resort Golf Club provides a great scoring opportunity for players who make better decisions from tee to green, while trying to close out their round. In 2021, Minjee Lee played this hole in 5-under par throughout the week, overcoming a 7-shot deficit for her first major championship.

Key Decisions

The Amundi Evian Championship Key Decision

Standing on the tee, players are aware of the ability to reach the green in two with an accurate drive. Based on their position, they must decide whether to go for the green, making sure they can clear the water in the front, or lay back and test their wedge game.

Insight

The Amundi Evian Championship Insight

In 2021, players who found the fairway were able to go for the green in two shots 91% of the time, compared to 33% of the time from players missing the fairway.

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Jul 18 - 21, 2024

Dana Open

Jul 18 - 21, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 17
Par 5
Yardage 517
Scoring Avg. 4.67
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the Dana Open presented by Marathon

About the Hole – The 17th hole at Highland Meadows presents a significant scoring opportunity, especially for players who can use their length to their advantage. An uphill tee shot makes extra distance more valuable than the average LPGA Tour par-5.

Key Decisions

Dana Open presented by Marathon Key Decision

Key Decision – Depending on the player’s drive, multiple factors must be considered when deciding whether to go for the green in two. About 44% of the field went for the green in two during 2021, with 12% of those players finding the putting surface.

Insight

Dana Open presented by Marathon Insight

Aon Insight – Playing as an uphill tee shot, an extra 30 yards of length off the tee with the drive here will gain players nearly two-tenths of a stroke on the field. 2021 Champion Nasa Hataoka went for the green in all three rounds as she gained two strokes on the field during the week.

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Jul 25 - 28, 2024

CPKC Women's Open

Jul 25 - 28, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 11
Par 5
Yardage 490
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the CPKC Women's Open

This risk reward par-5 entices players to hit the green in two off the tee. A slew of bunkers around the green and bushes short left protect the green as players hit into the difficult 11th.

Key Decisions

CPKC Women's Open Key Decision

If players decide to lay up, the dip in the fairway is 100 yards even. Golfers need to decide whether to hit it short and have a longer wedge in, hit the bottom and have a short wedge in, or lay up close to the green and have merely a pitch in.

Insight

CPKC Women's Open Insight

Players who can hit a draw with their second shot will give themselves the best chance at an eagle putt. Look for this scoring hole to vault players up the leaderboard.

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Aug 1 - 4, 2024

Portland Classic

Aug 1 - 4, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 10
Par 5
Yardage 512
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the Portland Classic

The 10th hole at Columbia Edgewater Country Club features a generous landing area off the tee, and while the tee shot may be welcoming, a critical decision awaits players on their approach

Key Decisions

Portland Classic Key Decision

With water protecting the front, right portion of the green, players will make a critical decision on whether or not to go for this green in two. 53% of players who find the fairway with their drive are expected to go for it, with just 29% going for the green when finding the round.

Insight

Portland Classic Insight

Missing this wide fairway is expected to cost players nearly two-tenths of a stroke. In the 2020 championship, winner Georgia Hall gained almost two full strokes on the field on this hole alone, carding birdies in rounds one and three.

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Aug 15 - 18, 2024

Women's Scottish Open

Aug 15 - 18, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 14
Par 5
Yardage 515 / 495
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the FREED GROUP Women's Scottish Open

Playing at over 500 yards, the 14th hole at Dundonald Links will test players decision making from tee to green. As is the case with most Scottish golf, weather can play a significant factor in scoring: the last time the Scottish Open was played at Dundonald, scoring improved by about three tenths of a stroke when the winds died down.

Key Decisions

FREED GROUP Women's Scottish Open Key Decision

Weighing their position after their drive in the lie, players must decide whether to reach this green in two or lay up to their preferred distance. Compared to the average LPGA Tour drive distance, an additional 10 yards of distance off the tee is expected to increase a player’s likelihood to go for the green by 10%.

Insight

FREED GROUP Women's Scottish Open Insight

With 250 yards remaining to the center of the green, 42% of the field is expected to go for the green with their second shot, with 9% of the field expected to reach the putting surface. Off the tee, finding the fairway is expected to triple a player’s success rate and lead to .2 and .4 strokes gained over those that find the rough or bunker.

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Aug 22 - 25, 2024

AIG Women's Open

Aug 22 - 25, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 16
Par 5
Yardage 510
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the AIG Women's Open

Being Walton Heath’s last par-5, players on the 16th hole should look to take advantage of this scoring opportunity late in their round. With no fairway bunkers to account for, look for the players to swing freely off the tee, hoping to find the right side for the ideal angle.

Key Decisions

AIG Women's Open Key Decision

When deciding whether to go for the green, players must miss the cave-like bunker short right of the green, the deepest hazard on the entire course.

Insight

AIG Women's Open Insight

Players are expected to reach the green in two 3x more often from the fairway compared to the rough. First shots will be important, followed by a decision to be made, requiring elite execution.

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Sep 19 - 22, 2024

Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G

Sep 19 - 22, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 12
Par 5
Yardage 495
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G

About the Hole – A new hole to the Aon Risk Reward Challenge in 2022, the 12th hole at Kenwood Country Club is a dogleg left par-5 with water protecting the front right portion of the green.

Key Decisions

Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P & G Key Decision

In order to take advantage of this par-5, players will need to find the fairway and look for a chance to reach this green in two. Players must evaluate various factors, lies, weather, and risk when deciding whether to go for this green.

Insight

Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P & G Insight

More than 70% of the players who find the fairway with their drive are expected to go for this green in two. This number drops to 43% when players find the round. For a more conservative approach, look for players to lay up short of the water, relying on their wedge skills for a birdie opportunity.

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Sep 27 - 29, 2024

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G

Sep 27 - 29, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 14
Par 5
Yardage 549/471
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G

The 14th hole at Pinnacle Country Club is a demanding par-5 that requires 3 quality shots to have a chance at birdie. Water in front of the green limit most of the field’s chance to reach the green in two, with the contours on the green making even short wedge shots difficult.

Key Decisions

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G Key Decision

Players key decision on the 14th hole starts with what club to hit off the tee. In order to have a chance at birdie, players need to hit three quality shots, starting with finding the fairway with their tee shot. Some players will hit driver, while others will hit a three wood or long iron, committing to playing this hole in three shots.

Insight

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G Insight

The Aon Insight tells us that while the fourteenth yielded an under-par scoring rate of only 29% in last year’s tournament, those who registered a GIR were a collective 117-under par on the hole versus those who missed the green, resulting in a collective score of 29-over.

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Oct 10 - 13, 2024

Buick LPGA Shanghai

Oct 10 - 13, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 17
Par 5
Yardage 481
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the Buick LPGA Shanghai

Coming down the stretch, the 17th hole provides a scoring opportunity for the field, given players can avoid the water off the tee.

Key Decisions

Buick LPGA Shanghai Key Decisions

Players must decide what club to hit off the tee, with the left side of the fairway running out about 240 yards from the tee. Ending short of the water will leave around 200 yards into the green. Laying up can prove difficult as the third shot is a tough, blind shot with several plateaus.

Insight

Buick LPGA Shanghai Insight

Players who find the fairway are twice as likely to find the putting surface in two. This hole played a critical role for contenders in 2019, with top-10 finishers gaining nearly half-a-stroke on the field at hole 17 alone.

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Oct 31 - 3, 2024

TOTO Japan Classic

Oct 31 - 3, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 12
Par 5
Yardage 520/473
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About the TOTO Japan Classic

The par-5, 12th hole is a dogleg left that requires sound strategy and execution from tee to green. Players must avoid the fairway bunker on the right to have a chance to go for the green in two, with the water short and left of the green forcing some of the field to lay up and play as a three-shot hole.

Key Decisions

TOTO Japan Classic Key Decision

If players find the fairway, the critical decision will be to lay up short of the water or go for the green in two. If laying up short of the water, players will have over 100 yards in for their third shot, with bunkers surrounding the green.

Insight

TOTO Japan Classic Insight

From the fairway, 34% of the field is expected to go for the green in two, with around 7% finding the green successfully. Players who find the right bunker off the tee are expected to play the hole over par.

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Nov 6 - 9, 2024

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei

Nov 6 - 9, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 11
Par 5
Yardage 511/462
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

LOTTE Championship About the Hole

The 11th hole at Hoakalei Country Club should provide players with a birdie opportunity to start their back nine. Depending on the tee box selected, players will need to decide whether to play as a three-shot hole or try and reach the green in two. 

Key Decisions

LOTTE Championship Key Decisions

When playing the front tee location, finding the fairway should give players the opportunity for an eagle putt, while finding the rough or bunker will most likely result in a lay-up. When playing from the back tees, more of the field will need to focus and rely on their wedge game to make birdie.

Insight

LOTTE Championship Insight

The par-5, 11th hole at Hoakalei is one of the most difficult par-5’s on the LPGA Tour, with the field making birdie 18% of the time. When the back tees were in play last year in rounds one and two, the hole played over par. For the week, the few players who did decide to go for the green in two shots lost strokes on the field, while a lay-up into the fairway was two-tenths of a stroke better than going for it.

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Nov 14 - 17, 2024

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican

Nov 14 - 17, 2024

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Calculated Risk
Safety Zone
Risk Zone
Hole 14
Par 5
Yardage 529
  • About the Hole
  • Key Decisions
  • Insight

About the Hole

About The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican

One of only two par-5’s on the course, accuracy and distance pay dividends on the par-5, 14th hole. Bunkers in the landing zone require players to be precise with their tee shot, while a bunker protecting the front of the green may deter some players from taking on the green in two.

Key Decisions

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Key Decision

Off the tee, the decision players face involves navigating around the fairway bunkers. Players who can hit their drive accurately will have the opportunity to reach the green in two, while players who lay up with be forced to play as a three shot hole.

Insight

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Insight

Players who are able to go for the green in two will gain over a half of stroke per round on the field.

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Par 5 18

Ford Championship presented by KCC – Seville Golf and Country Club

The closing hole is a standard three-shot par 5 for most, though longer hitters may get home in two with a great tee shot. A bunker protects the left side of the fairway, so an ideal tee shot should be down the right-center.

Par 5 18

The Chevron Championship – The Club at Carlton Woods

A new hole to the Challenge in 2023, the final hole at the Club at Carlton Woods is expected to provide a lot of excitement as the players finish their rounds. Playing as a dogleg right, a carry over the greenside water presents an ominous visual for players who decide to go for the green.

Par 5 15

The 15th hole at Wilshire Country Club can play as two completely different holes depending on the setup. Bunkers lining both sides of the fairway will limit the field’s chances to go for the green, but finding the fairway is critical to gaining strokes on the field.




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