Standard Country Club, The Hole by Hole - 17th Hole

Hole 17 at The Standard Country Club is a challenging par 5 that requires accuracy and strategic thinking. From the championship tees, this hole measures 438 yards with a handicap of 8, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course.

The tee shot on this hole should be aimed towards the left side of the fairway to avoid the slight dogleg right. With an average drive distance of 217 yards, using a driver off the tee would be recommended for most golfers. However, it's important to note that altitude and wind conditions can greatly impact ball flight on this hole. In Louisville, Kentucky during spring and summer months (April-August), balls tend to fly farther due to warmer temperatures and lower air density. On the other hand, in fall and winter months (September-March), cooler temperatures may cause balls to travel shorter distances.

After a successful drive, players will face their second shot from around 220-250 yards out depending on their tee shot placement. For most golfers with an average iron distance of 140 yards with a seven iron or less with pitching wedge (120 yards), laying up short of water hazards would be recommended for safety purposes as there are two bunkers strategically placed near the green which could come into play if trying to reach in two shots.

Speaking of greenside bunkers as percentage total area covered by greenside bunkers is only about one percent so they shouldn't pose too much trouble unless you're unlucky enough to find yourself in them.

The green itself measures at approximately 6540 square feet providing plenty space for approach shots but beware - any shots hit long or offline could end up in water hazard located behind green! It's also worth noting that during wet weather conditions or after heavy rainfalls when ground is soft landing areas might not provide expected roll-out therefore taking extra club than usual might be necessary especially while going against prevailing winds blowing towards the green. In addition, during dry and windy conditions (common in late summer and early fall), the ball may roll out more on the firm fairway resulting in longer distances.

Overall, Hole 17 at The Standard Country Club is a challenging par 5 that requires accuracy off the tee and smart decision making for approach shots. With careful club selection based on weather conditions, golfers can navigate this hole successfully and potentially score well.