Hole 9 at Rock Creek Park Golf Course

Par 4 • 318 Yards • Washington, District of Columbia

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Rock Creek Park Golf Course hole 9 presents a deceptively challenging finish to the front nine, where precision trumps power on this 318-yard par 4. The straight layout might appear straightforward from the tee, but the small green demands surgical accuracy with your approach shot. Without significant hazards to navigate, golfers can focus purely on course management and club selection. The compact putting surface punishes wayward iron shots, making distance control paramount for scoring opportunities. This strategic gem rewards conservative play over aggressive tactics, as the green's modest dimensions leave little margin for error. It's a thinking player's hole that perfectly caps the outward nine at this historic Washington, D.C. municipal course, where thoughtful shot-making consistently outperforms raw distance.

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Green:22y × 25y

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 318 yds
Green: 3310 sq ft
Course Slope: 112
Course Rating: 62.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This short par 4 at 318 yards demands precision over power. The fairway narrows dramatically to just 12 yards at the 200-yard mark, making accuracy crucial for your tee shot.

tee shot

Consider laying up with a hybrid or long iron to the 180-200 yard range, as the fairway completely disappears at 250 yards, leaving no safe landing area for aggressive drives.

approach

After a conservative tee shot, you'll have a comfortable wedge or short iron approach from around 120-140 yards to attack the pin on this drivable par 4.

green

The compact green measures just 22 by 25 yards with only 3,310 square feet of target area, requiring precise distance control on your approach shot.

hazard warning

With no identified landing zone from the tee and the fairway pinching to zero width at 250 yards, any aggressive play beyond 200 yards will likely find trouble.

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This 318-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

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 318-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 9?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: 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 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 9 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Rock Creek Park Golf Course. You can play this exact 318-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 →