Hole 9 at Quail Hollow Club
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 491 yds
- Hazards
- 2 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 38 yds deep × 27 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Championship tees · Par 4 · 491 yards
The plan for No. 9
The 9th hole's length and handicap rating make it clear that this is a true test of golf strategy and execution. With no significant hazards listed, the challenge comes from the sheer distance and the small green that awaits your approach shot. The straight layout might seem forgiving, but the length demands smart course management and precise club selection to avoid leaving yourself with an impossibly long approach to a challenging target.
Off the tee
Your tee shot strategy on this hole centers around maximizing distance while maintaining accuracy down the center of the fairway. With 491 yards to cover, most golfers will need every yard they can safely muster off the tee. Driver is the obvious choice for most players, but the key is finding the right target line that sets up the best angle for your approach. Focus on a smooth, controlled swing rather than trying to overpower the shot. The straight layout rewards accuracy over raw distance, so commit to your target line and trust your swing. Players who can carry their drive about 250-270 yards will leave themselves with a manageable approach, while shorter hitters need to accept that this will likely play as a three-shot hole.
Approach & recovery
The approach shot to the 9th green requires careful club selection and precise execution. With a small green as your target, accuracy becomes paramount over distance. Most golfers will face a mid-iron to long-iron approach, depending on their tee shot success and current conditions. The key is committing to enough club to reach the green comfortably rather than trying to squeeze extra distance from a shorter iron. A small green punishes approaches that come up short or miss the target significantly. Take one extra club and make a smooth, confident swing aimed at the center of the green, regardless of pin position.
On the green
The small green demands respect with your putting approach. While the specific breaks aren't detailed, small greens typically feature subtle slopes that can be tricky to read. Focus on speed control above all else, as running putts past the hole on a small green often leaves difficult comeback attempts. When facing longer putts, prioritize getting your first putt close rather than being overly aggressive. The premium real estate of a small green means that three-putting can be costly, especially on a hole where par represents a solid score for most golfers.
Watch for
- Crossing center
- Greenside center
Hole 9 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 6,143 sq ft
Course coverage
Tournament and creator videos about Quail Hollow Club — shared course coverage, not hole-specific clips.
Tournament coverage
Truist Championship highlights
Truist Championship | Final Round Highlights
2025
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Creator videos about this course
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 491 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 491-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 moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4.
How big is the green on hole 9?
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The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.
What's a good score on hole 9?
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This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.