Hole 13 at Hurstbourne Country Club (Championship Course)

Par 4 • 359 Yards • Louisville, Kentucky

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Hole 13 at Hurstbourne Country Club's Championship Course offers a strategic, mid-length par 4 that rewards accuracy over power. Nestled within a layout ranked among the state's finest by Golf Digest, this hole demands a thoughtful approach to both tee shot placement and approach club selection.

Tees:

359y359y336y324y292y

Green:26y × 20y

Fairway @250y:28y wide

10 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 359 yds
Green: 2896 sq ft
Bunkers: 10
Course Slope: 136
Course Rating: 73.8

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This short par 4 at 359 yards tempts players to reach for driver, but the fairway narrows from 32 yards wide at 200y to just 28 yards at 250y. Consider a 3-wood or long iron to a landing area short of 250 yards for a safer angle into the green.

hazard warning

A cluster of bunkers awaits longer hitters, with the first trap positioned at 252.5 yards right where the fairway begins to pinch in. Players who carry the ball past 250 yards need to be precise to avoid this sand hazard.

hazard warning

A second bunker sits at 277 yards, squarely in range for players hitting driver on this 359-yard hole. Big hitters should consider laying up short of 275 yards to avoid this hazard and set up a clean approach.

approach

The green is classified as small at just 2896 square feet (26 yards by 20 yards), demanding accuracy on the approach shot. Take an extra club if between distances to ensure you don't come up short and find trouble.

hazard warning

A greenside bunker awaits at 347.8 yards, guarding the putting surface just 11 yards short of this 359-yard hole's target. Approach shots must carry this hazard cleanly to hold the small green.

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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 359-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 13?

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 13?

Key hazards include: 6 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 13?

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

What's a good score on hole 13?

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 13 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Hurstbourne Country Club (Championship Course). You can play this exact 359-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 →