Hole 17 at Hurstbourne Country Club (Championship Course)

Par 4 • 339 Yards • Louisville, Kentucky

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Hole 17 at Hurstbourne Country Club offers a compact but strategic par 4 that rewards precision over power as players make their approach toward the clubhouse. This penultimate test on the Championship Course demands thoughtful club selection to set up a scoring opportunity before the finishing stretch.

Tees:

339y335y311y295y243y

Green:25y × 23y

Fairway @250y:26y wide

8 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 339 yds
Green: 3526 sq ft
Bunkers: 8
Course Slope: 136
Course Rating: 73.8

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This short 339-yard par 4 tempts big hitters, but the fairway narrows from 28 yards at 200 to just 26 yards at 250 — favor a controlled iron or hybrid layup short of the 235.1-yard fairway bunker to keep an open angle into the green.

hazard warning

Long hitters going for position near the green must account for two bunkers guarding the driving zone at 316.9 and 333.5 yards — anything beyond 300 yards off the tee brings both into play.

hazard warning

A fairway bunker sits at 235.1 yards, catching mid-length drives; players hitting driver should either lay up short of it or carry it entirely with a well-struck tee shot.

approach

With the fairway pinching to 26 yards at 250 yards out, prioritize accuracy over distance off the tee to leave a clean look at the green rather than an approach from the rough.

green

The small green (3,526 sq ft, 25 by 23 yards) demands precise club selection on the approach — err toward the center of the putting surface to avoid short-siding yourself given its compact dimensions.

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This 339-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 339-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 17?

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 17?

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

How big is the green on hole 17?

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

What's a good score on hole 17?

This hole is a birdie opportunity if you find the fairway. This shorter par 4 rewards accuracy off the tee with a short iron approach.

Can I practice hole 17 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 339-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 →