Hole 18 at Philadelphia Cricket Club

Par 4 • 487 Yards • Flourtown, Pennsylvania

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Brutal

The finishing hole at Philadelphia Cricket Club presents a formidable 487-yard par 4 that serves as a worthy conclusion to this storied Flourtown layout. As the second-hardest hole on the course, this straight-away challenge demands both power and precision from the championship tees. The generous fairway welcomes aggressive tee shots, but the real test awaits with the approach to a small, well-protected green complex. Without bunkers or water to complicate matters, success hinges purely on club selection and execution into the tight target. This classic design rewards bold play while punishing the slightest miscalculation, making Philadelphia Cricket Club hole 18 a memorable finale that can make or break a round.

Tees:

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Green:30y × 22y

Fairway @250y:7y wide

4 BunkersWater dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 487 yds
Green: 4055 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 138
Course Rating: 74.7

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Play conservatively off the tee to avoid the severe fairway bottleneck. The fairway dramatically narrows from 40 yards wide at the 200-yard mark to just 7 yards wide at 250 yards, making driver extremely risky for most players.

tee shot

Consider laying up with a 3-wood or hybrid to the 200-yard area where you have a generous 40-yard-wide target, leaving yourself approximately 287 yards to the pin for your approach shot.

approach

From your layup position, you'll face a long approach shot to a relatively small target. The green measures only 4,054 square feet (30x22 yards), requiring precise distance control on what will likely be a mid to long iron approach.

hazard warning

Be aware of the greenside bunkers positioned at 442.7 and 462.1 yards from the tee. These guard the approach to the green and will catch any approach shots that come up short or miss the target.

approach

If you do attempt driver and successfully navigate the 7-yard-wide choke point at 250 yards, you'll have a much shorter approach to the green but must avoid the fairway bunker at 286 yards that sits right in the aggressive driving line.

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Scoring Tip

When water is in play, commit to a conservative target. A bogey beats a big number every time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 487-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 18?

This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, water in play, heavily bunkered, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 18?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers; water at 391.6 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 18?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 18?

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 18 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Philadelphia Cricket Club. You can play this exact 487-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 →