Standard Country Club, The Hole by Hole - 13th Hole

Hole 13 at Standard Country Club is a challenging par 4, with a distance of 415 yards from the championship tees. The hole has a handicap of 4, indicating its difficulty for even experienced golfers.

The tee shot on this hole requires precision and strategy, as there are two bunkers strategically placed on either side of the fairway. With an average drive distance of 217 yards, it is important to aim for the center or left side of the fairway to avoid these hazards and set up for an approach shot.

The green on Hole 13 is relatively small at just over half an acre (5619 sq ft), making accuracy crucial when approaching with a pitching wedge (~120 yards) or short iron. Additionally, while only one percent of the total area is covered by greenside bunkers, they are strategically placed around the green and can make for difficult recoveries if approached from certain angles.

Weather conditions may also play a factor in club selection and approach strategy on this hole. Located in Louisville, Kentucky (40241), elevation changes are minimal but wind speeds can vary greatly throughout different seasons. In general, colder temperatures will result in less carry distance off the tee and during approach shots.

For more experienced players looking to shave strokes off their scorecard on this challenging hole, we recommend aiming slightly left off the tee to give yourself better angle into the green while avoiding potential trouble spots along the right side. From here you'll have options depending on pin location - whether it's tucked behind one of those pesky greenside bunkers or situated towards back middle portion where you'll want enough spin control coming down that your ball doesn't roll out too far past flagstick once landing softly onto surface!