Hole 7 at TPC at River Highlands

Par 4 • 443 Yards • Cromwell, Connecticut

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TPC at River Highlands hole 7 presents a deceptively challenging par 4 that has tested PGA Tour professionals for decades during the Travelers Championship. This straight 443-yard test demands precision over power, with its unforgiving small green serving as the hole's primary defense. The generous fairway invites an aggressive tee shot, but the real challenge emerges on the approach, where players must navigate to a compact target that penalizes anything less than surgical accuracy. Without significant hazards to frame the hole, golfers must rely on course management and shot execution rather than avoiding trouble. The green's diminutive size transforms what appears to be a straightforward par 4 into a demanding test of iron play, making it a true championship-caliber hole that rewards patience and punishes overaggression.

Tees:

443y424y385y322y

Green:27y × 33y

Fairway @250y:33y wide

7 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 443 yds
Green: 5403 sq ft
Bunkers: 7

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target a 200-yard tee shot to find the widest part of the fairway at 58 yards, giving you maximum room for error while avoiding the bunker complex that begins at 245 yards.

hazard warning

Beware the three-bunker gauntlet starting at 245.9 yards - aggressive drivers risk finding sand at 269.2 and 285.2 yards, making position more important than distance on this 443-yard par 4.

approach

From a 200-yard drive, you'll face a 243-yard approach to a generous 5,403 square foot green - consider laying up short of the bunkers for a more manageable third shot.

green

The large 27x33 yard green offers multiple pin positions - use the extra real estate to your advantage by aiming for the center and letting your approach shot release toward the flag.

tee shot

The fairway maintains consistent width with only a 1-yard difference between 200 and 250 yards (58y vs 57y), so focus on accuracy over distance to stay in the short grass.

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This 443-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 443-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 7?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 7?

Key hazards include: 3 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 7?

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 7?

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 7 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for TPC at River Highlands. You can play this exact 443-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 →