Hole 9 at Wilshire Country Club

Par 4 • 419 Yards • Los Angeles, California

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Challenging

The ninth hole at Wilshire Country Club serves as a demanding finale to the front nine, presenting a deceptively challenging par 4 that tests precision over power. At 419 yards, this straight-away hole appears straightforward from the tee, but the small green complex requires surgical accuracy on the approach shot. The absence of major hazards might lull golfers into complacency, yet the compact putting surface punishes anything but the most precise iron play. Smart course management dictates favoring accuracy off the tee to set up the optimal angle into the diminutive target. With its number 3 handicap ranking, Wilshire Country Club hole 9 demands respect and rewards thoughtful strategy, making it a true test of a golfer's ability to execute under pressure when a strong front-nine score hangs in the balance.

Tees:

419y409y406y

Green:25y × 29y

Fairway @250y:24y wide

7 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 419 yds
Green: 4807 sq ft
Bunkers: 7
Course Slope: 140
Course Rating: 75.6

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center of the fairway with your tee shot, as the landing area maintains a consistent 24-yard width at both the 200 and 250-yard marks, giving you equal room whether you hit driver or 3-wood.

approach

Plan your approach to this 419-yard par 4 carefully - bunkers positioned at 326.8 yards from the tee will come into play on longer approach shots, so consider laying up short if you're hitting from the rough.

green

The green measures 25 yards by 28 yards with 4,807 square feet of putting surface - this is a moderately sized target that rewards accurate iron play, so focus on hitting the correct tier based on pin position.

tee shot

With no landing zone restriction from the tee, you have full freedom in club selection - longer hitters can take driver to get closer to the green, while shorter hitters should focus on finding the fairway to set up a manageable approach.

approach

At 419 yards total length, most players will face a mid-to-long iron approach shot after a good drive - the green's 25x28 yard dimensions provide a reasonable target, but precision is key to avoid the surrounding trouble.

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This 419-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 419-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 9?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 9?

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 9?

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 9 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 419-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 →