Golf Club of Houston (Member Course) Hole by Hole - 5th Hole
Golf Club of Houston (Member Course), Texas
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Hole 5 at Golf Club of Houston is a 436-yard par 4 from the championship tees. It features a slight dogleg right with an approximate fairway width of 33 yards. Greenside bunkers account for 1% of the total green area, which is 7001 sq ft in size. The hole can be challenging depending on the local weather conditions; during summer months, when temperatures are high and humidity levels are also high, players may experience more difficulty due to increased ball flight distance due to heat and windy conditions. During winter months, when temperatures are lower and winds tend to be calmer, players should have an easier time navigating this hole as their shots will travel shorter distances than usual. From the tee box, it's best to hit a driver that lands near or just past the bend in order to set up a good approach shot into the green. Depending on your skill level and club selection preference you could opt for either a 7 iron or pitching wedge for your second shot into this relatively flat green with minimal undulation.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
436 yards
Handicap:
9
Green Area:
7001
Approx Fairway Width:
33
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
1
Bunker Count:
1
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Hit a driver from the tee box that lands near or just past the bend in order to set up a good approach shot into the green.
2. Consider club selection based on skill level and preference; for example, you could opt for either a 7 iron or pitching wedge for your second shot.
3. Take into account local weather conditions when playing this hole; during summer months when temperatures are high and humidity levels are also high, players may experience more difficulty due to increased ball flight distance due to heat and windy conditions whereas during winter months with lower temperatures and calmer winds, shots should travel shorter distances than usual.
4. Aim towards the center of the fairway as it is 33 yards wide; doing so will leave you with an easier approach shot into this relatively flat green with minimal undulation (7001 sq ft).
5. Avoid getting too close to any of the greenside bunkers which account for 1% of total green area size - they can be challenging if not avoided!
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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