Hole 9 at Cypress Point Club

Par 4 • 292 Yards • Pebble Beach, California

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The 9th hole at Cypress Point Club presents a deceptively challenging short par 4 at 292 yards that epitomizes the strategic brilliance of this legendary Pebble Beach layout. Despite its modest length and straight design, this hole demands precision over power, with a small green that punishes wayward approach shots. The tee shot offers multiple options - aggressive drivers can challenge the green directly, while conservative players will lay back for a comfortable wedge approach. What makes this hole memorable is how it rewards course management and punishes overconfidence, embodying Cypress Point's reputation as one of golf's most strategic tests. The compact green complex requires surgical precision on the approach shot.

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Green:35y × 19y

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 292 yds
Green: 3339 sq ft
Course Slope: 139
Course Rating: 74.1

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This short par 4 at 292 yards presents a critical strategic decision - the fairway completely disappears at 250 yards, making driver extremely risky. Consider laying up with a 3-wood or long iron to the 200-yard mark where you'll have a manageable 12-yard wide landing area.

tee shot

Position your tee shot precisely at the 200-yard mark to maximize your approach angle. The fairway width of just 12 yards at this distance demands accuracy over distance - focus on hitting the center of this narrow target zone.

approach

After a conservative tee shot to 200 yards, you'll face a manageable 92-yard approach shot into a generous green measuring 35 yards deep by 19 yards wide. This gives you plenty of room for error with a wedge or short iron.

approach

The green's substantial size of 3,339 square feet means pin position will be crucial for your approach strategy. With such a large target, focus on the correct tier or section rather than attacking tight pins.

hazard warning

Avoid the temptation to drive this short par 4 - with no identifiable landing zone from the tee and the fairway ending at 250 yards, aggressive play will likely result in trouble. The risk-reward heavily favors the conservative two-shot approach.

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This 292-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

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 292-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 9?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: small green.

How big is the green on hole 9?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 9?

This hole is a birdie opportunity if you find the fairway. This shorter par 4 rewards accuracy off the tee with a short iron approach.

Can I practice hole 9 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Cypress Point Club. You can play this exact 292-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 →