Hole 4 at Indian Creek Golf Course (Blackbird)

Par 5 • 557 Yards • Elkhorn, Nebraska

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The fourth hole at Indian Creek's Blackbird course is one of the most scenic short par-4s in South Florida, playing along the picturesque Indian Creek Lake inlet of Biscayne Bay. This strategic hole demands precision with its downhill, often blind approach shot and water lurking behind the green to punish overly aggressive plays.

Tees:

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Green:33y × 32y

Fairway @250y:47y wide

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Hole Stats

Par: 5
Yardage: 557 yds
Green: 5961 sq ft
Course Slope: 128
Course Rating: 74.1

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target left-center of the fairway on your tee shot to set up the best angle for your approach. The fairway provides a generous 50-yard width at the 200-yard mark, giving you room to work with while avoiding the water that extends along the right side.

approach

Your second shot will likely be blind and downhill unless you can reach the end of the fairway. With the hole playing 557 yards total, most golfers will face a mid-to-long iron approach over water that extends 150 yards back from the green's front edge.

green

The green measures 33 yards deep by 32 yards wide, creating a relatively compact target of 5,961 square feet. This smallish green demands precision, especially with water behind it that will catch any shot that's pulled or flies too long.

hazard warning

Exercise extreme caution with your approach shot distance control. Water behind the green will punish any shot that carries too far, and with the green being only 33 yards deep, there's little margin for error on long approaches.

approach

Factor in the prevailing wind that typically plays against you on this hole. The combination of playing into the wind and the downhill lie on your second shot requires careful club selection to avoid the water hazard that dominates the hole's strategic challenge.

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Scoring Tip

Scoring on par 5s starts with a smart second shot. Laying up to your favorite wedge distance gives you the best birdie chance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can this par 5 be reached in two?

At 557 yards, A true three-shot hole for most players. Position your layup to leave a comfortable wedge distance.

How difficult is hole 4?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 5.

How big is the green on hole 4?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 4?

This hole is a true three-shot hole where birdie requires execution. This longer par 5 demands patience. Two good shots set up the scoring opportunity.

Can I practice hole 4 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Indian Creek Golf Course (Blackbird). 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. Shop home golf simulators →