Hole 1 at Colonial Country Club

Par 5 • 563 Yards • Fort Worth, Texas

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The opening hole at Colonial Country Club, known as "Hogan's Alley," sets the tone for one of golf's most storied venues where Ben Hogan claimed five victories. Located near the famous Wall of Champions, this par-5 starter welcomes players with a generous landing area before demanding precision on the approach to a small, well-protected green.

Tees:

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Green:28y × 23y

Fairway @250y:27y wide

8 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 5
Yardage: 563 yds
Green: 3035 sq ft
Bunkers: 8
Course Slope: 136
Course Rating: 74.7

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This par 5 plays as a true three-shot hole with no fairway at the 200-yard mark - lay up short of this squeeze point with a controlled tee shot to avoid trouble and set up your second shot positioning.

approach

Target the 250-yard area where the fairway opens to 27 yards wide for your second shot - this gives you the best angle and room to work with for your approach to the green.

approach

Plan your third shot carefully to this compact 3,035 square foot green (28x22 yards) - the small target demands precision and proper club selection to hold this putting surface.

hazard warning

Three greenside bunkers at 439, 475, and 484 yards create a dangerous cluster around the green - study pin position carefully and favor the safe side of these hazards on your approach.

tee shot

At 563 yards, this hole requires strategic course management rather than pure distance - focus on positioning for three quality shots rather than trying to reach in two against the tight fairway constraints.

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This 563-yard par 5 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

Scoring on par 5s starts with a smart second shot. Laying up to your favorite wedge distance gives you the best birdie chance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can this par 5 be reached in two?

At 563 yards, A true three-shot hole for most players. Position your layup to leave a comfortable wedge distance.

How difficult is hole 1?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 5, heavily bunkered, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

Key hazards include: 4 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 1?

This hole is a true three-shot hole where birdie requires execution. This longer par 5 demands patience. Two good shots set up the scoring opportunity.

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

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Colonial Country Club. You can play this exact par 5 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 →