Hole 5 at Aspen Glen Club, The

Par 4 • 289 Yards • Carbondale, Colorado

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The fifth hole at Aspen Glen Club showcases Jack Nicklaus's strategic design philosophy with a challenging dogleg right that demands precise course management. This demanding par 4 requires golfers to carefully navigate the turn while positioning themselves for an approach to a well-protected green.

Tees:

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Green:28y × 24y

Fairway @250y:30y wide

2 BunkersWater dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 289 yds
Green: 3137 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 136
Course Rating: 74.7

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This 289-yard par 4 presents an unusual strategic challenge with no traditional fairway landing zones measured at 200 or 250 yards, suggesting a heavily contoured or interrupted playing corridor that demands precise placement over raw distance.

hazard warning

Two prominent bunkers positioned at 86 and 78 yards from the green create a significant hazard complex that will catch any approach shots coming up short, requiring careful club selection to clear this sand trap gauntlet.

approach

With bunkers guarding the approach at 78-86 yards from the pin, plan your tee shot to leave a comfortable wedge or short iron that can easily clear these hazards and attack the 3,137 square foot green with confidence.

green

The generous 28-yard by 24-yard green provides ample target area for approach shots, but as part of Jack Nicklaus's design philosophy, expect subtle undulations that reward precise distance control over simply finding the putting surface.

tee shot

At just 289 yards total length, this short par 4 may tempt aggressive players to drive the green, but the lack of defined fairway zones and strategic bunkering suggests laying up to your favorite wedge distance is the smarter percentage play.

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This 289-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 289-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 5?

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 5?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers; water at 40.8 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 5?

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

What's a good score on hole 5?

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 5 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Aspen Glen Club, The. You can play this exact 289-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 →