Hole 15 at Raleigh Country Club

Par 4 • 404 Yards • Raleigh, North Carolina

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The 15th hole at Raleigh Country Club showcases Donald Ross's masterful design philosophy in his final course creation. This downhill par 3 presents a classic risk-reward scenario over water, with strategic bunkering and a severely tiered green that demands precision and course management from every golfer.

Tees:

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Green:38y × 21y

Fairway @250y:45y wide

3 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 404 yds
Green: 5477 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
Course Slope: 143
Course Rating: 75.9

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center-left portion of the fairway with your tee shot, as the fairway widens significantly from 39 yards at the 200-yard mark to 45 yards at 250 yards, giving longer hitters more room to work with.

hazard warning

Be aware of three strategically placed bunkers at 292, 320, and 335 yards from the tee - big hitters must carefully manage their distance to avoid these Donald Ross-designed hazards that guard the preferred landing areas.

approach

With the hole playing 404 yards total, most golfers will face a mid to short iron approach shot after a well-positioned drive, making accuracy more important than distance on the tee shot.

green

The green measures 38 yards deep by 21 yards wide (5,477 square feet), creating a relatively narrow target that demands precise approach shots - favor the center of this compact Donald Ross green rather than attacking pins.

tee shot

Consider laying up short of the bunker complex around 290 yards if you're a longer hitter, as this leaves a comfortable approach distance while avoiding the hazards that begin at 292 yards from the tee.

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This 404-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 404-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 15?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 15?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 15?

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 15?

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 15 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Raleigh Country Club. You can play this exact 404-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 →