Hole 4 at Cog Hill Golf & CC (Dubsdread)

Par 4 • 462 Yards • Lemont, Illinois

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Hole 4 at Cog Hill's legendary "Dubsdread" course lives up to its intimidating nickname, serving as a stern warning that poor golfers should beware. This championship-caliber hole exemplifies the demanding golf that has made Dubsdread a nationally-ranked test since 1964.

Tees:

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Green:29y × 41y

Fairway @250y:43y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 462 yds
Green: 5143 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 153
Course Rating: 78

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

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

This hole lives up to Dubsdread's fearsome reputation with no fairway at the 200-yard mark - a complete bottleneck that demands precision off the tee to avoid trouble.

tee shot

Play conservatively off the tee to position yourself for the fairway opening at 250 yards, which provides a manageable 43-yard landing area for your approach shot.

approach

From the 250-yard position, you'll face a challenging approach of over 200 yards to a compact green measuring just 29 by 41 yards - club selection and accuracy are critical.

hazard warning

Beware of the strategically placed bunker at 361.9 yards from the tee, which guards the approach area and punishes aggressive drives that find the fairway opening.

green

The green's modest 5,143 square feet demands precise approach shots on this 462-yard par 4 - missing the putting surface will likely result in a difficult up-and-down.

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This 462-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 462-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 4?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 4?

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

How big is the green on hole 4?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 4?

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 4 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Cog Hill Golf & CC (Dubsdread). You can play this exact 462-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 →