Hole 8 at Cherokee Town & Country Club (North)

Par 4 • 421 Yards • Atlanta, Georgia

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Cherokee Town & Country Club (North) hole 8 stands as the course's signature test, earning its #1 handicap rating through deceptive simplicity. This 421-yard par 4 presents a straight, uncompromising challenge where precision trumps power. The absence of traditional hazards makes accurate shot-making paramount, as the small green demands surgical approach shots. From the tee, players face a generous fairway that narrows strategically near the landing zone, creating pressure on the second shot. The compact green complex punishes wayward approaches, requiring golfers to commit fully to their club selection and target. It's a hole where course management and mental fortitude separate good rounds from great ones.

Tees:

421y394y

Green:40y × 36y

Fairway @250y:36y wide

3 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 421 yds
Green: 6786 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
Course Slope: 134
Course Rating: 73.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center-left of the fairway for your tee shot, as the fairway narrows significantly from 49 yards wide at 200 yards to just 36 yards wide at 250 yards - laying up around 200-220 yards gives you the widest landing area.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 235 yards from the tee - longer hitters attempting to drive past this distance face both the hazard and the narrowed fairway width of only 36 yards.

approach

From a conservative 200-yard tee shot position, you'll have approximately 220 yards remaining to a large green measuring 6,786 square feet - this gives you room for error on your approach shot.

green

The generous green dimensions of 40 yards deep by 36 yards wide provide multiple pin positions - aim for the center of the green rather than attacking tight pins to ensure you stay below par on this 421-yard par 4.

tee shot

Consider course management over distance - while this 421-yard par 4 may tempt longer hitters to be aggressive off the tee, the strategic play is a controlled shot that avoids the 235-yard bunkers and sets up a manageable approach.

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This 421-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 421-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 8?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 8?

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

What's a good score on hole 8?

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 8 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Cherokee Town & Country Club (North). You can play this exact 421-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 →