Hole 9 at Indian Creek Golf Course (Blackbird)

Par 4 • 398 Yards • Elkhorn, Nebraska

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Challenging

The ninth hole at Indian Creek's Blackbird nine presents a strategic challenge with its blind tee shot, where players must aim at a telephone pole landmark to find the ideal position. This deceptive par 4 rewards precision over power, as the shorter your drive, the more obscured your view of the green becomes.

Tees:

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Green:40y × 28y

Fairway @250y:63y wide

1 Bunker dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 398 yds
Green: 6045 sq ft
Bunkers: 1
Course Slope: 128
Course Rating: 74.1

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Aim for the telephone pole landmark to reach the ideal 100-yard marker position. The fairway widens significantly from 43 yards at 200 yards to 63 yards at 250 yards, so longer hitters have more room to work with on aggressive drives.

tee shot

Conservative players should target the 200-yard area where the fairway is 43 yards wide. This blind tee shot requires precise alignment, and shorter drives will limit your view of the green for the approach shot.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 229.9 yards from the tee. These come into play for moderate to long drives, so club selection is crucial to either lay up short or carry well past this hazard.

approach

From the ideal 100-yard position, you'll face a moderately-sized green measuring 40 yards by 28 yards (6,045 sq ft). The downhill lie over the creek makes distance judgment challenging, so take one less club than normal.

green

Target the center of this 398-yard par 4's green, which offers a reasonable 40-yard width target. The elevated tee shot advantage is offset by the tricky approach over the valley, making accuracy more important than aggression.

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Scoring Tip

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 398-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 9?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 9?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 9?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 9 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 398-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 →