Hole 5 at True Blue Golf Club

Par 4 • 433 Yards • Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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True Blue's 5th hole exemplifies why designer Mike Strantz earned his reputation as "The Maverick" of golf course architecture. This demanding par 4 showcases the bold, beautiful design philosophy that gives True Blue its nickname "Caledonia on Steroids." Strategic shot placement is essential to navigate Strantz's challenging yet rewarding layout.

Tees:

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Green:36y × 38y

Fairway @250y:79y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 433 yds
Green: 6970 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 143
Course Rating: 74.1

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Position your tee shot carefully in the 200-yard landing zone where the fairway is 50 yards wide. This sets up the optimal angle for your approach while avoiding the bunker positioned at 221.6 yards from the tee.

approach

For longer hitters who can reach the 250-yard mark, take advantage of the fairway's expansion to 79 yards wide. This gives you more room to work with while still leaving a manageable approach to the 433-yard hole.

hazard warning

Be aware of the strategically placed bunkers at 221.6 yards and 337.3 yards from the tee. The closer bunker can catch aggressive drives, while the farther one guards the approach zone for big hitters.

approach

The bunker positioned at 337.3 yards from the tee sits in prime approach territory. Plan your strategy to avoid this hazard when attacking the pin on this 433-yard par 4.

green

Target the generous 6,970 square foot green (36 yards by 38 yards) with confidence. This large putting surface gives you room for error on your approach shot, especially important given the strategic bunkers protecting the hole.

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This 433-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 433-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 5?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

How big is the green on hole 5?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 5?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 5 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for True Blue Golf Club. You can play this exact 433-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 →