Hole 15 at Waialae Country Club

Par 4 • 459 Yards • Honolulu, Hawaii

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The 15th hole at Waialae Country Club represents one of the few remaining untouched elements of Seth Raynor's original design, lengthened in the mid-1950s but retaining its strategic character. This demanding par-4 showcases Raynor's template-style architecture, requiring precise positioning and course management on one of the PGA Tour's only remaining Raynor designs.

Tees:

459y415y367y

Green:18y × 33y

Fairway @250y:46y wide

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 459 yds
Green: 3308 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 135
Course Rating: 75.1

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

The fairway widens significantly as you approach the landing zone - from 37 yards at 200 yards to 46 yards at 250 yards. Longer hitters can take advantage of this extra room by playing aggressively off the tee to set up a shorter approach to this lengthy par 4.

hazard warning

A fairway bunker sits at 190.5 yards from the tee, perfectly positioned to catch conservative tee shots. Club selection is critical - either lay up short of this hazard or carry it completely to access the wider portion of the fairway beyond.

approach

At 459 yards, this is a demanding two-shot hole that will likely require a mid-to-long iron approach for most players. The approach bunker at 322.5 yards from the tee guards the front portion of the green, so focus on carrying this hazard with your second shot.

green

The green measures 18 yards wide by 33 yards deep, creating a relatively narrow target for approach shots. With only 3,308 square feet of putting surface, precision is essential - aim for the center of the green to avoid the greenside bunker at 446.6 yards.

approach

The greenside bunker positioned at 446.6 yards from the tee protects the putting surface. Given the green's compact 18-yard width, approach shots must be both accurate in distance and direction to avoid this final hazard and find the putting surface.

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

How difficult is hole 15?

This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, heavily bunkered, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 15?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 15?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 15?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 15 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Waialae Country Club. You can play this exact 459-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 →