Hole 14 at Firestone Country Club - South

Par 4 • 467 Yards • Akron, Ohio

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The 14th hole at Firestone Country Club's legendary South Course stands as a formidable test on this Robert Trent Jones Sr. masterpiece. This demanding par 4 exemplifies the course's reputation for intimidating length and strategic complexity that has challenged PGA Championship fields. With its straightforward yet unforgiving design, it demands precision from tee to green.

Tees:

467y371y272y

Green:37y × 31y

Fairway @250y:41y wide

6 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 467 yds
Green: 5250 sq ft
Bunkers: 6
Course Slope: 132
Course Rating: 76.1

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

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This lengthy par 4 requires a strategic tee shot with the fairway measuring 43 yards wide at the 200-yard mark. Focus on accuracy over distance to avoid the bunkers positioned at 281.6 and 305.0 yards, which can catch aggressive drives.

approach

At 467 yards, this demanding par 4 will likely require a mid-to-long iron approach shot for most players. The green measures 37 yards deep by 31 yards wide, providing a reasonable target size for your second shot.

hazard warning

Beware of the bunker positioned at 303.1 yards - this hazard can catch longer drives and leave you with a difficult recovery shot. Club selection off the tee should account for this potential trouble.

green

The green offers 5,250 square feet of putting surface, which is moderately sized for a hole of this length. With dimensions of 37 by 31 yards, aim for the center of the green to avoid short-siding yourself.

tee shot

The fairway maintains its width well, measuring 41 yards at the 250-yard mark. This gives longer hitters some breathing room, but precision remains key to set up the best angle for your approach shot.

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This 467-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 467-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 14?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 14?

Key hazards include: 3 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 14?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 14?

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.

Can I practice hole 14 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Firestone Country Club - South. You can play this exact 467-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 →