Hole 4 at Forest Dunes Golf Club

Par 4 • 402 Yards • Roscommon, Michigan

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Challenging

The 4th hole at Forest Dunes' The Loop showcases the brilliant reversible design concept, playing as a completely different strategic challenge depending on whether you're tackling the Black or Red routing. This mid-length par 4 demonstrates Tom Doak's innovative architecture, where the same piece of ground creates two distinct golfing experiences that will test your course management skills.

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Green:20y × 38y

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 402 yds
Green: 4209 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 142
Course Rating: 74.8

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

This hole presents a unique challenge with no traditional fairway landing zones - the fairway width measures 0 yards at both the 200 and 250-yard marks, indicating this is likely a forced carry or requires precise navigation around hazards.

tee shot

With the landing zone positioned at 0 yards from the tee, this suggests an immediate carry requirement or alternative routing strategy - consider club selection carefully to clear any forced carries or navigate the intended playing corridor.

approach

At 402 yards, this par-4 requires strategic positioning for your approach shot, especially given the fairway constraints - focus on finding the safest angle to attack the sizeable green.

green

The generous green measures 4,209 square feet (20 yards by 38 yards), providing a large target for approach shots - use this size advantage to play to the center of the green when the pin position is tucked behind hazards.

hazard warning

Multiple bunkers positioned at significant distances (over 1.8 million yards in the data) suggest these may be reference points for The Loop's reversible design - when playing this hole in reverse direction, be aware of how hazard positioning changes your strategy completely.

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This 402-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 402-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 4?

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 4?

Key hazards include: fairway bunkers at 1867233.3-1867315.6 yards. 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.

Which side of the fairway is safer on hole 4?

Aim for the left side of the fairway when possible. Missing right brings more trouble into play.

What's a good score on hole 4?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 4 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Forest Dunes Golf Club. You can play this exact 402-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 →