Hole 5 at Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course)

Par 4 • 410 Yards • Mamaroneck, New York

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Challenging

The fifth hole at Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course) presents a deceptively challenging par 4 that embodies the course's reputation for precision golf. At 410 yards, this straight hole demands accuracy over raw power, with its small green serving as the ultimate test of approach shot control. The generous fairway invites confident tee shots, but the real challenge emerges as players navigate their way to the compact putting surface. Without significant hazards to distract, golfers must focus entirely on distance control and pin placement, making this a true test of iron play. The small green complex rewards surgical precision, punishing anything less with difficult recovery shots that can quickly inflate scores on this seemingly straightforward hole.

Tees:

410y368y350y

Green:39y × 27y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

4 Bunkersright dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 410 yds
Green: 5857 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 142
Course Rating: 73.9

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

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Play conservatively off the tee as the fairway remains consistently narrow at just 12 yards wide at both the 200 and 250-yard marks. Consider hitting a controlled 3-wood or hybrid to ensure you find the short grass.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 363.5 yards, you'll have a clear approach shot on this 410-yard par 4. Plan for a mid-iron approach of roughly 150-160 yards to the pin.

green

The green measures 39 yards deep by 27 yards wide (5857 sq ft), providing a generous target for your approach. Aim for the center of this moderately-sized green to avoid short-siding yourself.

tee shot

Since there's no designated landing zone marked from the tee, focus on course management and pick a specific target in the narrow 12-yard fairway corridor rather than trying to maximize distance.

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This 410-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 410-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 5?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 5?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 5?

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 5 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course). You can play this exact 410-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 →