Hole 1 at Merion Golf Club (East Course)

Ardmore, Pennsylvania • Par 4 • 362 Back-Tee Yards

Par 4362 yds
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Tees:
Pro: 362yMen's: 333yWomen's: 318y
Hole 1 aerial at Merion Golf Club (East Course)Hole 1 map
Hole 1 green slope contour at Merion Golf Club (East Course)
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Hole 1 Gameplan by Handicap

Play Style:
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Tee Shot Gameplan (3-wood)

Play safely to the left side of fairway

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Approach Shot (Hybrid)

Aim for center of green from 182 yards

Hole 1 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface
Dimensions
28.4y Deep × 37.3y Wide
Mapped green boundary

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I practice hole 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Merion Golf Club (East Course). You can play this exact 362-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.

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