Hole 13 at Rock Spring Club

Par 4 • 417 Yards • West Orange, New Jersey

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Challenging

Rock Spring Club hole 13 stands as the course's signature par 4 challenge, earning its #2 handicap rating through deceptive simplicity that demands precision over power. This 417-yard straight-away hole presents a clean, uncluttered test where strategy trumps strength. The tee shot requires careful placement to set up the ideal angle into the small, well-protected green complex. Without bunkers or water to distract, golfers must focus on distance control and accuracy, as the compact green leaves little margin for error on approach shots. The hole's understated elegance exemplifies Rock Spring Club's classic design philosophy, where thoughtful course management separates good scores from great ones in this prestigious West Orange layout.

Tees:

417y408y363y338y

Green:34y × 32y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

3 Bunkersright dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 417 yds
Green: 5921 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
Course Slope: 136
Course Rating: 72.1

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Focus on accuracy over distance off the tee - the fairway maintains a consistent 12-yard width at both 200 and 250 yards, making this an extremely tight driving hole that demands precision.

hazard warning

Beware of bunkers positioned at 233 yards from the tee - if you're a long hitter, consider laying up with a 3-wood or hybrid to stay short of trouble and leave a manageable approach.

approach

Plan your approach to this 417-yard par 4 carefully - after navigating the narrow fairway, you'll likely have a mid to long iron into the green depending on your tee shot placement.

green

Target the center of this generous 5,921 square foot green (34x32 yards) - with such a challenging approach after the narrow fairway, taking the safe play to the middle gives you the best chance for par.

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This 417-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 417-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 13?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 13?

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 13?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 13 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Rock Spring Club. You can play this exact 417-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 →