Hole 8 at Bellerive Country Club
Saint Louis, Missouri • Par 5 • 596 Back-Tee Yards
Hole 8 mapHole 8 Gameplan
Start left-center and use the widest landing area without leaking right toward the creek.
Go forward aggressively only from a clean drive; otherwise lay up before the creek squeeze to a full third-shot number.
- creek hugs the right side and influences the layup
- two deep bunkers guard left hole locations
Hole 8 Green Complex & Slope
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Detailed Hole 8 Guide
Hole plan
Reviewed planThe double-dogleg eighth must be played in sequence; the exposed creek on the right turns a rushed second shot into the mistake.
Tee shot
Off the teeStart left-center and use the widest landing area without leaking right toward the creek.
Approach
Approach zoneGo forward aggressively only from a clean drive; otherwise lay up before the creek squeeze to a full third-shot number.
On the green
Putting surfaceLeft hole locations are protected by two deep bunkers on a wide, shallow green.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I practice hole 8 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.