Hole 1 at TPC at Deere Run

Par 4 • 395 Yards • Silvis, Illinois

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The opening hole at TPC Deere Run sets the tone for Jack Nicklaus's masterful design, where each hole honors the rich heritage of this historic Quad Cities land. This straightforward par-4 welcomes players to a course that seamlessly blends championship golf with the agricultural legacy of the region where John Deere's plow company began.

Tees:

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Green:24y × 36y

Fairway @250y:53y wide

6 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 395 yds
Green: 5338 sq ft
Bunkers: 6
Course Slope: 145
Course Rating: 75.3

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

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center-left of the fairway on your tee shot, as the landing area narrows significantly from 64 yards wide at the 200-yard mark to just 53 yards at 250 yards - favoring the left side gives you the best angle into this island green.

hazard warning

Be aware of the bunker positioned at 285 yards from the tee - longer hitters who push their drive right of center-line risk finding this hazard, which would leave a difficult recovery shot to the island green.

approach

From a well-positioned tee shot, you'll have roughly 110-140 yards into a generous green measuring 24 yards by 36 yards - take one extra club and aim for the center of the putting surface, as missing the island green means a penalty stroke.

approach

The greenside bunker at 302 yards from the tee protects the front portion of this island green - ensure your approach shot carries this hazard with enough margin, as short shots will find either sand or water.

green

With 5,338 square feet of putting surface available, this island green offers plenty of room for recovery putts - focus on getting your approach shot anywhere on the green rather than attacking specific pin positions, especially given the water surrounding the entire putting surface.

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This 395-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 395-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: heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

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

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

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 TPC at Deere Run. You can play this exact 395-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 →