Pinehurst Golf & Country Club (#2 Course) Hole by Hole - 4th Hole

Hole 4 at Pinehurst Golf & Country Club (#2 Course) is a challenging par 5 with a slight dogleg left. The hole measures 568 yards from the championship tees, making it one of the longest holes on the course. However, even though this hole has a high handicap of 15, there are strategic ways to approach it that can help improve your score.

Off the tee, you should aim for the fairway which is approximately 36 yards wide. This will give you a good chance to avoid any potential hazards such as bunkers or water. It's important to note that due to its length and slight curvature, this hole may play differently depending on weather conditions.

In warmer seasons with higher temperatures and lower altitude in Pinehurst, North Carolina, expect your ball flight to travel further than usual. With an average drive distance of around 217 yards for our golfer here (assuming no wind), they can potentially reach close enough for an eagle putt if their shot placement is precise.

As you approach the green area which spans over 12,800 square feet, keep in mind there are only five bunkers total on this hole with just one greenside bunker accounting for less than 1% of total bunkers on this large putting surface. Therefore, aiming directly at the flagstick could be risky since missing long or short could result in landing in rough areas or behind sand dunes - both very difficult lies out here!

With these factors considered along with typical winds blowing Eastward towards West throughout all four seasons in North Carolina (which can also impact ball flight distances), we recommend using either your driver (~217 yds.), mid-iron (~140 yds.) or pitching wedge (~120 yds.) off each respective tee box type depending upon how far you hit each club; so choose wisely!