Hole 1 at Wilshire Country Club

Par 4 • 390 Yards • Los Angeles, California

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The opening hole at Wilshire Country Club sets an inviting yet demanding tone for this prestigious Los Angeles layout. This straight par 4 stretches 390 yards through mature trees that frame the fairway beautifully, creating a classic parkland aesthetic that has welcomed members since 1919. The tee shot plays to a generous landing area with no significant hazards to intimidate, allowing golfers to swing freely and find their rhythm early in the round. However, the approach shot reveals the hole's true character - a small, well-protected green that demands precision and proper club selection. The elevated green complex sits like a crown jewel, requiring golfers to commit fully to their yardage and pin position. What makes this opening hole memorable is its perfect balance of accessibility and challenge, rewarding confident swings while punishing tentative play on the approach.

Tees:

390y378y366y

Green:28y × 21y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

10 BunkersWaterright dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 390 yds
Green: 3621 sq ft
Bunkers: 10
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 140
Course Rating: 75.6

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

Exercise extreme caution with your tee shot - the fairway completely disappears at 200 yards, creating a forced layup situation that demands precision club selection.

tee shot

Play conservatively off the tee to position yourself short of the fairway bottleneck, then plan for a longer approach shot to this 390-yard par 4.

approach

If you can reach the 250-yard mark, you'll find a narrow 12-yard wide fairway window that requires pinpoint accuracy but sets up a much shorter approach shot.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 189 yards from the tee - these could catch aggressive tee shots that don't account for the fairway layout ahead.

green

The compact 3,620 square foot green (28x21 yards) rewards accurate approach shots - focus on hitting the correct tier rather than going for pins on this smaller target.

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This 390-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

When water is in play, commit to a conservative target. A bogey beats a big number every time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 390-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: water in play, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

Key hazards include: water at 144.7 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 1?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

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

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Wilshire Country Club. You can play this exact 390-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 →