Hole 1 at Waialae Country Club

Par 4 • 351 Yards • Honolulu, Hawaii

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The opening hole at Waialae Country Club sets the tone for this historic Hawaiian masterpiece, designed by Seth Raynor and Charles Banks in the late 1920s. Framed by the course's signature coconut palms and tropical foliage, this strategic par-4 demands precision from the first tee of Hawaii's original golf resort.

Tees:

351y331y293y

Green:26y × 27y

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 351 yds
Green: 3817 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 135
Course Rating: 75.1

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This hole presents an extremely challenging tee shot with no traditional fairway landing area - the fairway measures 0 yards wide at both 200 and 250 yards, indicating a forced carry or alternative route strategy is required.

hazard warning

Three bunkers guard the approach area at 352, 331, and 321 yards from the tee, creating a gauntlet that must be navigated carefully on this short par 4.

approach

At only 351 yards total length, this hole likely requires precision over power - consider laying up short of the bunker complex and playing a wedge approach to the compact 3,817 square foot green.

green

The green measures just 26 by 27 yards (3,817 sq ft), making it a small target that demands accurate approach shots - focus on hitting the center of this compact putting surface.

tee shot

With the landing zone at 0 yards from the tee, this hole may require a strategic layup or alternate route - consider course management over aggressive play given the unique layout constraints.

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This 351-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 351-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or 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, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

Key hazards include: 3 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

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 Waialae Country Club. You can play this exact 351-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 →