Yellowstone Country Club Hole by Hole - 4th Hole

Hole 4 at Yellowstone Country Club is a challenging par 4, measuring 403 yards from the championship tees. With a handicap of 9, it is one of the more difficult holes on the course and requires careful strategy to navigate successfully.

The hole has a slight dogleg left shape, making accuracy off the tee crucial. The fairway width measures at approximately 41 yards, providing some room for error but still requiring precision with your driver shot.

Altitude and weather conditions should be taken into consideration when approaching this hole. At an elevation of over 3,000 feet in Billings, Montana, the ball will fly slightly farther than at sea level. Additionally, wind can be a factor on this open course and may affect club selection.

For an average golfer who hits their driver around 217 yards, it would be wise to aim for the center or right side of the fairway in order to avoid any potential trouble on the left side. A good drive could leave you with anywhere between a long iron or hybrid to approach shots depending on how far your tee shot travels.

The green area measures at 8629 square feet and features six bunkers scattered throughout its perimeter – representing only about 1% greenside bunkers as part of total hazards on this hole – which provides some relief compared to other holes on this course that feature many more sand traps surrounding their greensides.

For an approach shot from around ~140-150 yards out (depending upon where your drive landed), using either a long iron or hybrid club is recommended as there are no major obstacles blocking access onto putting surface; however keep in mind that due to curvature layout here being slight dogleg left shaped - aiming slightly rightward toward center-green zone might prove helpful since errant approaches can easily get caught up near front-left bunker location otherwise!

Finally if faced with pitching wedge yardage (~120 yds) then players should consider taking more club than usual due to potential wind conditions and also account for ball flight being affected by any elevation changes. This will help ensure that your approach shot lands safely on the green, giving you a chance at par or better.

In summary, Hole 4 at Yellowstone Country Club is a challenging yet manageable hole that requires accuracy off the tee and careful consideration of weather conditions. By following these strategies, average golfers can improve their scoring chances on this difficult par 4.