Torrey Pines Prints
The 3rd on the South Course, above the Pacific, from the 2008 U.S. Open.
Linda Hartough painted the 3rd on the South Course, the downhill par 3 toward the Pacific, for the 2008 U.S. Open, the championship Tiger Woods won in a Monday playoff.
Torrey Pines Golf Course sits on sandstone bluffs above the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, just north of downtown San Diego. It is owned by the City of San Diego and open to the public, and it takes its name from the Torrey pine, a rare tree that grows wild only along this stretch of coast and on one of the Channel Islands. William F. Bell designed the two courses, North and South, which opened in 1957. Rees Jones redesigned the South in 2001, lengthening it and reshaping greens and bunkers, and renovated it again in 2019.
The South Course has hosted the U.S. Open twice. In 2008 Tiger Woods won in a Monday playoff against Rocco Mediate while playing on a fractured leg, a championship that brought a municipal course to a national audience. In 2021 Jon Rahm won with birdies on the last two holes. Torrey Pines has also been a regular PGA Tour venue since 1968.
Choosing a Torrey Pines print
The canvas giclée is offered at 12"x20" or 21"x36", in limited editions and artist proofs. The 15 3/8"x27" limited edition on fine art paper is the one to frame under glass.
The prints
#3 Torrey Pines South Course, 2008 U.S. Open Championship
The 3rd at Torrey Pines South is a breathtaking par-3 where Pacific Ocean views compete with the challenge below. The downhill tee shot must carry deep bunkers to reach a green perched above the coastline. Ocean breezes add complexity to club selection, while the putting surface’s subtle breaks demand precision. This iconic hole perfectly blends natural beauty with tactical demands.
#3 Torrey Pines South Course, 2008 U.S. Open Championship
The 3rd at Torrey Pines South is a spectacular par-3 where stunning Pacific vistas frame one of golf’s most picturesque challenges. The elevated tee overlooks crashing waves below, but focus is essential as the downhill shot must navigate strategic bunkers protecting the green. Coastal winds swirl unpredictably, testing club selection and execution. The undulating putting surface rewards only the most precise iron play, making this hole a true test of skill.
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