Hole 9 at Firestone Country Club - South

Par 4 • 494 Yards • Akron, Ohio

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The 9th hole at Firestone's legendary South Course, designed by Bert Way and Robert Trent Jones Sr., marks the turn on a layout that has tested the world's best players across three PGA Championships. This strategic par-5 demands precision and course management as golfers navigate the final hole before making the turn.

Tees:

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Green:29y × 29y

Fairway @250y:32y wide

6 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 494 yds
Green: 4644 sq ft
Bunkers: 6
Course Slope: 132
Course Rating: 76.1

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

The fairway narrows significantly from 40 yards wide at the 200-yard mark to just 32 yards wide at 250 yards, so accuracy becomes critical on longer drives. Consider hitting a controlled 3-wood or hybrid to stay in the optimal position.

hazard warning

Three strategically placed bunkers guard the landing zone between 255-281 yards from the tee. If you can carry 280+ yards, you can clear all hazards, but anything between 250-280 yards puts you in serious trouble.

approach

At 494 yards total length, most players will have a mid-to-long iron approach shot into the green. The elevated green design typical of Robert Trent Jones Sr. courses requires a high trajectory shot to hold the putting surface.

green

The compact 4,644 square foot green (29x28 yards) demands precision on your approach shot. Miss the green and you'll face difficult up-and-down opportunities around this elevated target.

tee shot

With bunkers starting at 255 yards, players who typically drive 260-280 yards should consider laying up with a 200-220 yard tee shot to the wider 40-yard fairway section, leaving a manageable approach.

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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

Can this par 5 be reached in two?

At 494 yards, Reachable in two for longer hitters. Consider laying up short of hazards if going for it is risky.

How difficult is hole 9?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 9?

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

How big is the green on hole 9?

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 9?

This hole is a reachable par 5 with eagle chances for longer hitters. Birdie is very much in play here if you can set up a good approach.

Can I practice hole 9 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 494-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 →