Hole 1 at Cherokee Town & Country Club (South)

Par 4 • 388 Yards • Atlanta, Georgia

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Cherokee Town & Country Club (South) hole 1 opens with a welcoming yet strategic par 4 that sets the tone for this prestigious Atlanta layout. At 388 yards, this straight hole presents a classic risk-reward scenario where accuracy trumps distance off the tee. The generous fairway invites confident swings, but the small green demands precision on the approach shot. With minimal hazards to navigate, players can focus on course management and establishing rhythm early in their round. The elevated tee provides excellent visibility of the entire hole, allowing golfers to plot their strategy from the outset. This opening hole rewards smart play while building confidence for the challenges ahead on this respected Georgia course.

Tees:

388y

Green:37y × 25y

Fairway @250y:36y wide

5 Bunkersleft dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 388 yds
Green: 6215 sq ft
Bunkers: 5

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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 your tee shot to carry the bunkers at 191 yards and land in the wider portion of the fairway at 250 yards, which opens up to 36 yards wide - giving you optimal positioning for your approach.

tee shot

Avoid laying up short of the bunkers where the fairway constricts to just 24 yards wide at 200 yards - this narrow landing area makes accuracy critical and leaves a longer approach shot.

approach

From the optimal 250-yard position, you'll have approximately 138 yards remaining to a generous green measuring 37 yards deep by 25 yards wide - use a controlled mid-iron for precision.

green

The large 6,215 square foot green provides ample target area, so focus on hitting the correct level or section rather than attacking tight pin positions - two-putt pars are very achievable here.

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This 388-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 388-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 1?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 1?

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 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Cherokee Town & Country Club (South). You can play this exact 388-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 →