Hole 4 at Hurstbourne Country Club (Championship Course)

Par 3 • 186 Yards • Louisville, Kentucky

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Hole 4 at Hurstbourne Country Club’s Championship Course offers a classic par-3 test where precision trumps power. Golfers must carefully judge distance and trajectory to find the green, as the surrounding contours and hidden hazards demand a confident, well-struck iron shot. It’s a hole that rewards accuracy over aggression.

Tees:

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Green:22y × 36y

6 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 3
Yardage: 186 yds
Green: 4841 sq ft
Bunkers: 6
Course Slope: 136
Course Rating: 73.8

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This 186-yard par 3 demands a precise club selection—typically a mid-to-long iron or hybrid—since bunkers guard the front at 168.7 and 174.5 yards, catching any shot that comes up short.

hazard warning

A cluster of bunkers at 168.7 and 174.5 yards sits short of the green, so err on the side of one extra club rather than leaving the ball in the sand short of the putting surface.

hazard warning

Long is not a safe miss either—a bunker at 196.2 yards sits beyond the green, punishing any tee shot hit past the pin with a difficult sand save from an awkward angle.

green

The green is classified as small at just 4,841 square feet (22 by 36 yards), so accuracy off the tee is paramount—missing the putting surface in any direction likely means a difficult up-and-down from a tight lie or bunker.

approach

Given the narrow 22-yard width of the green, aim for the center of the target rather than chasing a tucked pin, minimizing the risk of finding one of the three flanking bunkers at 168.7, 174.5, or 196.2 yards.

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Scoring Tip

Short par 3s reward precision. Pick the right club for the front-center of the green and trust your swing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What club should I use on this par 3?

At 186 yards, most golfers will need a long iron or hybrid (5-iron to 6-iron) to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.

How difficult is hole 4?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 4?

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

How big is the green on hole 4?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 4?

This hole is a challenging par where bogey is acceptable. This longer par 3 will test your long iron or hybrid game. Par is a good score.

Can I practice hole 4 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 par 3 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 →