Hole 1 at World Woods Golf Club 'Pine Barrens Course'

Par 4 • 406 Yards • Brooksville, Florida

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The opening hole at Tom Fazio's acclaimed Pine Barrens sets the tone for one of Florida's most strategic layouts, carved through towering pines with dramatic elevation changes. This straightforward par 4 demands precision from the first tee, introducing golfers to the course's signature blend of natural beauty and tactical shotmaking that defines World Woods' reputation as premier public golf.

Tees:

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Green:27y × 30y

Fairway @250y:55y wide

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 406 yds
Green: 5065 sq ft
Bunkers: 4

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Par 4 • 453y

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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 the generous fairway landing area with your driver or 3-wood - the fairway is 61 yards wide at 200 yards, giving you plenty of room to find the short grass and set up an optimal approach angle.

approach

From a good drive position around 250 yards, you'll have approximately 155 yards into a compact green measuring just 27 by 30 yards - club selection and accuracy are critical as this target demands precision.

hazard warning

Avoid the fairway bunker positioned at 291 yards from the tee - if you're a longer hitter, consider laying back with a 3-wood or hybrid to stay short of this hazard while still leaving a manageable approach shot.

approach

Be aware of the greenside bunker at 328 yards when planning your approach - with the green being only 5,065 square feet, missing into this sand trap will make up-and-down challenging on such a small target.

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This 406-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 406-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 1?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

Key hazards include: 1 greenside bunker. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 1?

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 1?

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 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for World Woods Golf Club 'Pine Barrens Course'. You can play this exact 406-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 →