Briarwood Country Club Hole by Hole - 9th Hole
Briarwood Country Club, Illinois
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Hole 9 at Briarwood Country Club is a challenging par 4. From the championship tees, it plays 440 yards with a slight dogleg to the right. The fairway measures 40 yards wide on average and there are five bunkers in play, three of which are greenside. This hole requires strategic shot placement off the tee as well as accuracy into the green.
The weather can be unpredictable in Deerfield, Illinois so you should account for any changes in altitude, temperature or wind when considering your approach to this hole. During summer months temperatures can reach up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit while winter months drop down to an average low of 20 degrees Fahrenheit; all four seasons bring their own unique challenges with regards to ball flight conditions and holes.
For most golfers hitting from the championship tees, a driver followed by an accurate mid-iron will put them within striking distance of the pin if they hit it straight off the tee box and avoid sand traps near the green area which measures 11024 square feet total. A good club selection for this hole would be a driver followed by either a 7 iron (140 yard range) or pitching wedge (120 yard range). With careful consideration of local weather conditions and strategic shot placement throughout each season, Hole 9 at Briarwood Country Club offers plenty of opportunities for improving scores on this difficult par 4!
Teebox type:
Pro
Par:
4
Distance:
440 yards
Handicap:
5
Green Area:
11024
Approx Fairway Width:
40
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
3
Bunker Count:
5
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. For most golfers, the best approach to Hole 9 at Briarwood Country Club is a driver off the tee followed by an accurate mid-iron shot.
2. Consider local weather conditions when selecting your club choice for this hole; temperatures can range from 20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter months to 85 degrees Fahrenheit in summer months, so adjust accordingly!
3. Avoid sand traps near the green area which measures 11024 square feet total and aim for strategic shot placement throughout each season to improve scoring opportunities on this difficult par 4.
4. Aim for accuracy into the green as well as a wide fairway measuring 40 yards on average with five bunkers in play, three of which are greenside.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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