Hole 17 at Bellerive Country Club
- Par
- 5
- Yardage
- 624 yds
- Stroke index
- 6
- Hazards
- 7 bunkers · Water
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 38 yds deep × 29 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Black tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Black tees · Par 5 · 624 yards
The plan for No. 17
The rebuilt seventeenth tee sits east of the creek, which follows the right side throughout the hole; a cross bunker forces the second-shot decision.
Off the tee
Favor the left half and shape away from the creek before considering the green-in-two option.
Approach & recovery
Go only from a clean lie with a comfortable carry; otherwise lay up short of the cross bunker to a preferred number.
On the green
Control wedge spin and leave the ball in the same section as the hole.
Watch for
- creek guards the entire right side
- cross bunker about 70 yards short
Hole 17 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 7,628 sq ft
Course coverage
Tournament and creator videos about Bellerive Country Club — shared course coverage, not hole-specific clips.
Official & tour
Tour & network videos
Official coverage mentioning Bellerive Country Club.
RORY MCILROY GOES T-1 AT BELLERIVE
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Creator videos about this course
YouTube creators who filmed or featured Bellerive Country Club. · Stats as of Oct 12, 2026 · 5d ago
Pure strikes from World No. 1. Scottie Scheffler is ready to make another run at Bellerive.
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Bellerive Blues, LIV’s last plea, and The Boys join from Indy | The Shotgun Start
2026 BMW Championship Round 3 Recap: Wyndham Clark takes control at Bellerive, Rory McIlroy surges
How did Hole 17 play?
How did this hole play today?
Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Black tees · 624 yards.
How difficult is hole 17?
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This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 5, water in play, heavily bunkered, large green requiring good lag putting.
How big is the green on hole 17?
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The green is large and can play quite long. Three-putt territory if you don't manage your approach distance well.
What's a good score on hole 17?
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This hole is a true three-shot hole where birdie requires execution. This longer par 5 demands patience. Two good shots set up the scoring opportunity.