Torrey Pines Paintings and Prints
A city-owned course on the bluffs above the Pacific in San Diego, host of two U.S. Opens.
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.
Several holes on the South run along the edge of the canyons that drop to the beach, and the ocean is in view for much of the round. The 3rd is a downhill par 3 toward the Pacific, played from a high tee to a green framed by bunkers, with the coastline below.
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.
Linda Hartough has painted the 3rd on the South Course, including an edition from the 2008 U.S. Open.
The collection holds 3 Torrey Pines prints, available as canvas giclées, prints on fine art paper and open edition digital prints, in limited editions, artist proofs and open editions, in sizes from 11"x14" to 21"x36".
The prints

#3 Torrey Pines
The 3rd at Torrey Pines is a picturesque par-3 that showcases the course’s coastal beauty. Perched along the cliffs, the hole demands precision as the green is guarded by bunkers and the ever-present Pacific breeze. With stunning ocean views as your backdrop, this hole is as much about soaking in the scenery as it is about executing the perfect shot.

#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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