Hole 1 at Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course

Par 4 • 408 Yards • Rock Island, Illinois

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Challenging

Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course hole 1 serves as an inviting yet deceptive opener, presenting golfers with a straightforward par 4 that demands precision over power. This 408-yard layout features a generous fairway that encourages an aggressive tee shot, but the small green complex requires careful consideration for the approach. The straight design eliminates guesswork about direction, allowing players to focus on distance control and green reading. Without significant hazards protecting the hole, scoring opportunities abound for those who execute solid fundamentals. The compact putting surface rewards accurate iron play and punishes wayward approaches with challenging recovery shots, making this an ideal warm-up hole that sets the tone for the round ahead.

Tees:

408y390y352y323y

Green:38y × 33y

Fairway @250y:36y wide

3 Bunkersleft dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 408 yds
Green: 7275 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
Course Slope: 129
Course Rating: 72

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center of the fairway with your tee shot, as the fairway maintains a consistent 36 yards of width at both 200 and 250 yards. This gives you ample room for error while setting up your approach.

approach

From 250 yards out, you'll have a mid-iron approach into a generous green measuring 7,275 square feet. The large target area allows for aggressive pin-hunting on this 408-yard par 4.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 340 yards from the tee. While most golfers won't reach them off the tee, longer hitters should consider club selection to avoid these hazards.

green

With green dimensions of 38 by 33 yards, you have a substantial target for your approach shot. Use this to your advantage by being aggressive with pin positions, especially when attacking tucked pins.

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This 408-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 408-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. Key challenges include: large green requiring good lag putting.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 1?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course. You can play this exact 408-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 →