Hole 1 at Grayhawk Golf Club (Raptor course)

Par 4 • 413 Yards • Scottsdale, Arizona

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Challenging

The opening hole at Tom Fazio's Raptor course immediately establishes the high-stakes risk-and-reward philosophy that defines this desert masterpiece. Players face an elevated green with tricky slopes and strategic bunkering that demands both precision and course management from the very first swing.

Tees:

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Green:27y × 33y

Fairway @250y:37y wide

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 413 yds
Green: 5201 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 145
Course Rating: 74.1

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Play conservatively with a long iron or fairway wood to position your ball just short of the right fairway bunker at 222 yards. The fairway is generous at 48 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, giving you plenty of room to find the short grass while avoiding the gaping bunker that guards the right side.

approach

Your approach shot will play uphill to an elevated green that measures 27 yards wide by 33 yards deep. Take at least one extra club to account for the elevation change and ensure you clear the front bunkers while targeting the middle-right portion of the green.

green

The 5,201 square foot green slopes dramatically from back to front with a lower left tier protected by a deep bunker. Pin positions on the left tier require precision - stay well left of center to avoid the bunker and give yourself the best angle for a two-putt par.

hazard warning

Multiple bunkers create a gauntlet around the green at 285 and 397 yards from the tee. The approach bunkers at the front, back, and right sides demand precise distance control - club selection is critical to avoid these strategically placed hazards.

tee shot

At 413 yards, this par-4 rewards strategic positioning over pure distance. The fairway narrows from 48 yards at 200 yards to 42 yards at 250 yards, so accuracy becomes increasingly important the further you hit your tee shot.

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This 413-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 413-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 1?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

Key hazards include: 1 greenside bunker. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 1?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Grayhawk Golf Club (Raptor course). You can play this exact 413-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →