Hole 3 at Holston Hills Country Club

Par 4 • 426 Yards • Knoxville, Tennessee

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The 3rd hole at Holston Hills Country Club showcases Donald Ross's strategic brilliance with a demanding tee shot across the historic Holston River. This medium-length par 3 tests precision and nerve, as the river crossing and deep flanking bunkers leave no room for error. The sloping green and surrounding hazards make this one of Ross's most memorable and challenging designs.

Tees:

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Green:28y × 29y

Fairway @250y:61y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 426 yds
Green: 5392 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 129
Course Rating: 73.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the wider portion of the fairway at 250 yards, where it opens up to 61 yards wide, giving you optimal positioning for your approach shot across the Holston River.

hazard warning

Avoid the fairway bunker positioned at 195.8 yards - this Donald Ross hazard will leave you with a difficult angle and longer approach over the river to the green.

approach

From 426 yards total length, plan for a mid-to-long iron approach shot that must carry the Holston River to reach the compact 5,392 square foot green - club up for the water carry.

green

Aim for the center of the relatively small 28x28 yard green, as Donald Ross designed significant slope that feeds balls toward the stream running along the right side.

approach

Be aware of the greenside bunker at 391 yards - position your approach to avoid both this hazard and the back runoff area that creates difficult chip shots on this sloped 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 426-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 3?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 3?

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

How big is the green on hole 3?

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 3?

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 3 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Holston Hills Country Club. You can play this exact 426-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 →