Hole 9 at Bellerive Country Club
Saint Louis, Missouri • Par 4 • 426 Back-Tee Yards
Hole 9 mapHole 9 Gameplan
Find the fairway and avoid the left bunkers to preserve distance control uphill.
Play the effective uphill number and identify the front bowl or upper section before choosing a target.
- left fairway bunkers
- greenside sand and left runoff
Hole 9 Green Complex & Slope
USGS 3DEP terrain analysis
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Detailed Hole 9 Guide
Hole plan
Reviewed planThe uphill approach to Bellerive's most complicated green makes the ninth difficult even when its listed yardage is manageable.
Tee shot
Off the teeFind the fairway and avoid the left bunkers to preserve distance control uphill.
Approach
Approach zonePlay the effective uphill number and identify the front bowl or upper section before choosing a target.
On the green
Putting surfaceExpect long, curving lag putts when the approach finishes on the wrong level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I practice hole 9 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 426-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.