Hole 4 at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium)
Par 4 • 387 Yards • Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Hole 4 Caddie Notes
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Detailed Strategy Tips
The fairway measures only 21 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, demanding precision off the tee. Favor a controlled shot shape over raw distance to keep your ball in play through this tighter landing zone.
If you can carry the ball past 250 yards, the fairway opens up to 24 yards wide, offering a more forgiving landing area and a better angle into this small green.
A bunker sits at 379.7 yards, just short of the green on this 389-yard par 4. Players hitting longer tee shots should account for this hazard when selecting their approach club to avoid a fairway bunker lie.
With the green measuring only 3,875 square feet (categorized as small, 27 by 26 yards), approach shots must be precise. Take one extra club if needed to ensure you're hitting into the putting surface rather than short or long.
Two bunkers guard the back of the green at 405.0 and 408.5 yards, both beyond the 389-yard hole length. Avoid overclubbing on your approach, as anything long will likely find sand rather than a two-putt opportunity.
How to Play This Hole
Off the Tee
Off the tee at Hole 4, a short but tricky par 4 (around 384 yards from the tips), club selection is about control, not distance. A 3-wood or long iron down the fairway is smarter than driver for most players — the fairway narrows and water lurks along the left side, so favor the right-center of the fairway to open your angle into the green and avoid a wet ball. Bombing driver brings the hazard into play with little reward, since a mid-iron approach is manageable even from a shorter tee shot.
Your approach will likely be a short-to-mid iron, so prioritize precision over power. The green is well-bunkered, especially guarding the front and sides, so take enough club to carry any greenside sand rather than coming up short — a ball that lands soft and holds is far better than one running through the back.
Around the green, be ready for tight lies and quick, contoured putting surfaces typical of Pete Dye design. Favor a bump-and-run or low chip when possible, keeping the ball below the hole to leave an uphill putt — downhill putts here can get away from you fast.
What to avoid: don’t challenge the left-side water off the tee, don’t short-side yourself into the bunkers, and don’t get aggressive with pin hunting if the flag is tucked near a hazard — a smart two-putt par is a great score on this deceptively demanding hole.
Approach Shot
Hole 4 Green Complex & Slope
USGS 3DEP LiDAR DEM Green Elevation Analysis
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Detailed Strategy Tips
The fairway measures only 21 yards wide at the 200-yard mark, demanding precision off the tee. Favor a controlled shot shape over raw distance to keep your ball in play through this tighter landing zone.
If you can carry the ball past 250 yards, the fairway opens up to 24 yards wide, offering a more forgiving landing area and a better angle into this small green.
A bunker sits at 379.7 yards, just short of the green on this 389-yard par 4. Players hitting longer tee shots should account for this hazard when selecting their approach club to avoid a fairway bunker lie.
With the green measuring only 3,875 square feet (categorized as small, 27 by 26 yards), approach shots must be precise. Take one extra club if needed to ensure you're hitting into the putting surface rather than short or long.
Two bunkers guard the back of the green at 405.0 and 408.5 yards, both beyond the 389-yard hole length. Avoid overclubbing on your approach, as anything long will likely find sand rather than a two-putt opportunity.
How to Play This Hole
Off the Tee
Off the tee at Hole 4, a short but tricky par 4 (around 384 yards from the tips), club selection is about control, not distance. A 3-wood or long iron down the fairway is smarter than driver for most players — the fairway narrows and water lurks along the left side, so favor the right-center of the fairway to open your angle into the green and avoid a wet ball. Bombing driver brings the hazard into play with little reward, since a mid-iron approach is manageable even from a shorter tee shot.
Your approach will likely be a short-to-mid iron, so prioritize precision over power. The green is well-bunkered, especially guarding the front and sides, so take enough club to carry any greenside sand rather than coming up short — a ball that lands soft and holds is far better than one running through the back.
Around the green, be ready for tight lies and quick, contoured putting surfaces typical of Pete Dye design. Favor a bump-and-run or low chip when possible, keeping the ball below the hole to leave an uphill putt — downhill putts here can get away from you fast.
What to avoid: don’t challenge the left-side water off the tee, don’t short-side yourself into the bunkers, and don’t get aggressive with pin hunting if the flag is tucked near a hazard — a smart two-putt par is a great score on this deceptively demanding hole.
Approach Shot
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best strategy off the tee?
For this 389-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 4?
This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: water in play, heavily bunkered, small green.
What hazards should I watch out for on hole 4?
Key hazards include: 3 greenside bunkers; water at 383.5 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.
How big is the green on hole 4?
The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.
What's a good score on hole 4?
This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.
Can I practice hole 4 on a golf simulator at home?
Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for TPC Sawgrass (Stadium). You can play this exact 387-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 →
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Hole Stats
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 387 yds
- Green
- 3875 sq ft
- Bunkers
- 4
- Water
- Yes
- Course Slope
- 155
- Course Rating
- 76.8
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