Hole 17 at Doral Golf Resort and Spa 'The Blue monster'

Par 4 • 419 Yards • Miami, Florida

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Challenging

The 17th hole at Doral's legendary Blue Monster represents the penultimate test in this championship gauntlet, playing back toward the clubhouse where countless PGA Tour dreams have been made and broken. This straightaway par-4 offers a brief respite from the course's notorious challenges while still demanding precision and course management as players navigate toward the climactic 18th.

Tees:

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Green:38y × 48y

Fairway @250y:27y wide

9 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 419 yds
Green: 6371 sq ft
Bunkers: 9
Course Slope: 135
Course Rating: 75.6

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

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Favor a right-to-left draw off the tee to navigate this dogleg left, avoiding the palm trees that guard the right corner. The fairway is more generous at 31 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, giving you room to work with.

hazard warning

Be aware of the fairway bunkers positioned at 220.6 and 242.2 yards from the tee. These hazards frame the ideal landing area, so club selection is crucial to avoid them while maximizing distance.

tee shot

The fairway narrows significantly from 31 yards at 200 yards to just 27 yards at 250 yards, making accuracy more important than pure distance. Consider a controlled fade or straight shot if you can't execute the preferred draw.

approach

At 419 yards, this lengthy par 4 will likely require a mid-to-long iron approach shot. The green measures 38 by 48 yards, providing a reasonably sized target, but precision is still key given the hole's overall difficulty.

green

The green's 6,370 square feet offers a decent margin for error on your approach, but focus on the center of the green to avoid any subtle slopes or pin positions that could complicate your putting.

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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 17?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 17?

Key hazards include: 5 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 17?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 17?

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 17 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Doral Golf Resort and Spa 'The Blue monster'. 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 →