Hole 1 at Bellerive Country Club
Saint Louis, Missouri • Par 4 • 434 Back-Tee Yards
Hole 1 map
Hole 1 Gameplan
Choose the longest club that stays short of or between the fairway bunkers; center fairway preserves access to every green section.
Left hole locations sit behind deep bunkers. Attack the correct section only from the fairway; from rough, use the broad middle.
- fairway bunkers pinch the driving zone
- deep bunkers guard left hole locations
Hole 1 Green Complex & Slope
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Detailed Hole 1 Guide
Hole plan
Reviewed planThe crowned opening fairway is pinched by bunkers where a full driver tends to finish, so position and short grass matter more than maximum length.
Tee shot
Off the teeChoose the longest club that stays short of or between the fairway bunkers; center fairway preserves access to every green section.
Approach
Approach zoneLeft hole locations sit behind deep bunkers. Attack the correct section only from the fairway; from rough, use the broad middle.
On the green
Putting surfaceTreat the restored green as sections rather than one target.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I practice hole 1 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 434-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.
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