Hole 9 at Yellowstone Country Club

Par 4 • 464 Yards • Billings, Montana

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The signature finishing hole at Yellowstone Country Club, this demanding 464-yard par 4 serves as the ultimate test to close out your front nine. As the number one handicap hole, it commands respect with its straight-ahead design that offers no hiding spots or bail-out options. The generous fairway may appear forgiving from the tee, but the real challenge emerges on the approach shot to a small, well-protected green complex. With minimal hazards to distract, this hole relies purely on length and precision to separate good scores from great ones. The elevated green demands a confident iron shot, making club selection critical as you navigate this classic risk-reward finishing hole that epitomizes championship golf in the heart of Montana.

Tees:

464y430y

Green:25y × 27y

Fairway @250y:24y wide

7 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 464 yds
Green: 4297 sq ft
Bunkers: 7
Course Slope: 131
Course Rating: 74.3

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

The fairway dramatically narrows from 24 yards at 250y to just 12 yards at 200y, so consider laying up with a mid-iron or hybrid to the wider landing area rather than attempting to drive through the bottleneck.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 416 yards, you'll face a challenging approach shot from around 200+ yards out - plan for a long iron or hybrid into this compact 4296 square foot green.

green

The green measures just 25 by 27 yards, making it a relatively small target for such a long par 4 - prioritize accuracy over distance on your approach and aim for the center of the green.

hazard warning

At 464 yards, this lengthy par 4 demands two quality shots - avoid the temptation to overswing off the tee as the narrow 12-yard fairway at 200y will severely punish aggressive drives.

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This 464-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 464-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 9?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, small green.

How big is the green on hole 9?

The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 9?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 9 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Yellowstone Country Club. You can play this exact 464-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. Shop home golf simulators →