Hole 4 at Maketewah Country Club

Par 4 • 455 Yards • Cincinnati, Ohio

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The fourth hole at Maketewah Country Club exemplifies the strategic design philosophy of Tom Bendelow and Donald Ross that has challenged golfers since 1910. This demanding par 4 requires precision and course management, embodying the club's reputation for offering "fun for all skill levels" while testing even accomplished players. The hole's character reflects Maketewah's standing as one of the Midwest's premier private clubs.

Tees:

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Green:33y × 26y

Fairway @250y:69y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 455 yds
Green: 4990 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 132
Course Rating: 72.5

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

The entire left side of the fairway is lined with out-of-bounds stakes, making accuracy off the tee critical. Favor the right side of the fairway to avoid the penalty stroke.

tee shot

With the fairway maintaining 80 yards of width at both 200 and 250 yards, you have room to work with, but prioritize finding the right half of the fairway to set up the best approach angle away from trouble.

approach

The bunker positioned at 199.7 yards from the tee creates a strategic challenge - if you're laying up, stay short of this hazard, or carry it with a longer drive to leave a cleaner approach to the green.

approach

Plan your approach carefully to the compact 4,990 square foot green (33x26 yards). The well-bunkered green demands precision, so take enough club and aim for the center of the putting surface.

green

With bunkers positioned at 230.2 and 320.0 yards, the green complex is heavily defended. Study the pin position and err on the side of leaving yourself below the hole on this relatively small putting surface.

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

How difficult is hole 4?

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 4?

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

How big is the green on hole 4?

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 4?

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 4 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Maketewah Country Club. You can play this exact 455-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 →