Hole 9 at Aspen Glen Club, The

Par 4 • 456 Yards • Carbondale, Colorado

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Hole 9 at Aspen Glen Club represents the culmination of the front nine on Jack Nicklaus's signature Colorado mountain design. This challenging par 4 demands precision and accuracy off the tee, as noted by course experts, while offering the dramatic Rocky Mountain vistas that define this championship layout.

Tees:

456y415y382y275y

Green:29y × 24y

Fairway @250y:32y wide

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 456 yds
Green: 4340 sq ft
Course Slope: 136
Course Rating: 74.7

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Gear Tip

You'll need your driver and a precise long-iron approach on this lengthy par 4.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This 456-yard par 4 demands a strategic tee shot placement. With the fairway measuring 28 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, accuracy is crucial off the tee. Focus on finding the center of the fairway to set up the best angle for your approach shot.

approach

After a solid drive, you'll face a mid-to-long iron approach into a compact green measuring just 4,340 square feet. The green's dimensions of 29 yards by 24 yards create a challenging target that rewards precise iron play and proper distance control.

tee shot

Longer hitters should note that the fairway actually widens to 32 yards at the 250-yard mark, providing slightly more room for aggressive drives. If you can carry 250 yards consistently, this extra 4 yards of width can be advantageous for setting up a shorter approach.

green

The relatively small green dimensions of 29 by 24 yards make this a precision target. On a Jack Nicklaus signature course known for its length and challenge, expect this green to have subtle breaks and require careful club selection to avoid leaving yourself with difficult recovery shots.

approach

At 456 yards, this par 4 falls into the challenging category where course management becomes critical. Plan your approach to favor the center of the green rather than attacking pins, as the compact 4,340 square foot putting surface leaves little margin for error on approach shots.

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This 456-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

Long par 4s are scoring holes only if you keep the ball in play off the tee. Accuracy over distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 456-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 9?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, small green.

How big is the green on hole 9?

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

What's a good score on hole 9?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 9 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 456-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 →