Hole 17 at Bellerive Country Club
Saint Louis, Missouri • Par 5 • 595 Back-Tee Yards
Hole 17 mapHole 17 Gameplan
Favor the left half and shape away from the creek before considering the green-in-two option.
Go only from a clean lie with a comfortable carry; otherwise lay up short of the cross bunker to a preferred number.
- creek guards the entire right side
- cross bunker about 70 yards short
Hole 17 Green Complex & Slope
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Detailed Hole 17 Guide
Hole plan
Reviewed planThe rebuilt seventeenth tee sits east of the creek, which follows the right side throughout the hole; a cross bunker forces the second-shot decision.
Tee shot
Off the teeFavor the left half and shape away from the creek before considering the green-in-two option.
Approach
Approach zoneGo only from a clean lie with a comfortable carry; otherwise lay up short of the cross bunker to a preferred number.
On the green
Putting surfaceControl wedge spin and leave the ball in the same section as the hole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I practice hole 17 on a golf simulator at home?
Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Bellerive Country Club. You can play this exact par 5 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.