Hole 5 at Bellerive Country Club
Saint Louis, Missouri • Par 4 • 468 Back-Tee Yards
Hole 5 mapHole 5 Gameplan
Drive for the widest zoysia window rather than overcorrecting into left rough.
Use the open portion of the massive green and accept par when the day's section is not realistically accessible.
- deep greenside bunkers
- penal rough on both sides
Hole 5 Green Complex & Slope
USGS 3DEP terrain analysis
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Detailed Hole 5 Guide
Hole plan
Reviewed planThis is Bellerive's hard-par, comfortable-bogey idea: the fairway kicks right, but left rough can create an even worse angle.
Tee shot
Off the teeDrive for the widest zoysia window rather than overcorrecting into left rough.
Approach
Approach zoneUse the open portion of the massive green and accept par when the day's section is not realistically accessible.
On the green
Putting surfaceThe wide, shallow target and steep surrounds make depth control more important than flag hunting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I practice hole 5 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 468-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.