Hole 10 at Oakmont Country Club

Par 4 • 462 Yards • Oakmont, Pennsylvania

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The tenth hole at Oakmont Country Club epitomizes championship golf with its deceptively straightforward appearance masking genuine strategic complexity. This 462-yard par 4 demands precision from the championship tees, where even the slightest miscalculation can spell trouble on Oakmont's notoriously penal layout. The straight design places premium emphasis on distance control and accuracy, as the relatively small green requires a perfectly struck approach shot to find the putting surface. Without bunkers cluttering the immediate landscape, golfers might expect relief, but Oakmont's lightning-fast greens and subtle undulations provide challenge enough. The hole rewards aggressive, confident play while punishing the tentative, making it a true test of mental fortitude in Oakmont's unforgiving tradition.

Tees:

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Green:33y × 29y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

10 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 462 yds
Green: 5925 sq ft
Bunkers: 10
Course Slope: 147
Course Rating: 77.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Exercise extreme caution off the tee as the fairway is only 12 yards wide at both 200 and 250 yards, making accuracy far more important than distance on this demanding par 4.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 213 yards from the tee - with the ultra-narrow fairway, any slight miss could find sand and complicate your approach to this 462-yard hole.

approach

Plan your approach carefully to the moderately-sized green measuring 33 yards by 29 yards - club selection and accuracy are crucial from whatever distance remains after navigating the narrow fairway.

green

Target the center of the 5,925 square foot green to give yourself the best chance for par, as the narrow fairway will likely leave you with a challenging approach angle.

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This 462-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 462-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 10?

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

How big is the green on hole 10?

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 10?

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 10 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Oakmont Country Club. You can play this exact 462-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 →