Hole 9 at Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course)
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 396 yds
- Hazards
- 4 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 31 yds deep × 23 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Pro tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Pro tees · Par 4 · 396 yards
The plan for No. 9
The 9th at Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course) is a 396.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
The tee shot strategy centers on positioning for an optimal approach angle to the small green. With no significant hazards to navigate, focus on finding the center of the fairway with a controlled swing rather than maximum distance. A driver or 3-wood should leave most players with a short to mid-iron approach, but club selection should prioritize accuracy over distance. Aim for the center-left portion of the fairway to open up the best angle to the green, and avoid the temptation to overswing on this closing hole of the front nine.
Approach & recovery
The approach shot is where this hole shows its teeth, with the small green demanding pinpoint accuracy. A well-struck mid-iron to short-iron should be the target club for most players, focusing on the center of the green regardless of pin position. The key is committing to a smooth, controlled swing that prioritizes distance control over trying to attack specific pin locations. Given Winged Foot's typically firm conditions, plan for minimal roll and focus on carrying the ball to your intended landing spot.
On the green
The small green size makes two-putting paramount to scoring success. With limited real estate, aggressive putting rarely pays off - focus on getting your first putt within a comfortable two-putt range. Read the green carefully from multiple angles, as subtle breaks can be magnified on smaller putting surfaces. Conservative lag putting to the center of the cup's general area will typically yield better results than aggressive lines at difficult pin positions.
Watch for
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 9 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 3,787 sq ft
How did Hole 9 play?
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Pro tees · 396 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 396-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 9?
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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: small green.
How big is the green on hole 9?
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The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.
What's a good score on hole 9?
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This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.