Hole 4 at Memorial Park Golf Course

Par 4 • 490 Yards • Houston, Texas

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Memorial Park Golf Course hole 4 stands as the course's signature challenge, earning its stroke-1 handicap rating through sheer length and precision demands. This 490-yard par 4 requires two exceptional shots to reach the small, well-protected green in regulation. The straight layout offers no reprieve from distance, demanding a powerful, accurate tee shot to set up a demanding long iron or fairway wood approach. With minimal hazards to distract, the hole's difficulty lies in its relentless length and the premium it places on distance control into a compact green complex. Every shot must be executed with purpose on this formidable test of golf.

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Green:23y × 34y

Fairway @250y:26y wide

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 490 yds
Green: 4736 sq ft
Course Slope: 128
Course Rating: 74.2

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This long par 4 demands distance off the tee — the right driver matters.

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

Exercise extreme caution on this hole - the fairway measurements show 0 yards width at both the 200 and 250-yard marks, indicating either severe hazards or data collection issues that require on-course verification before play.

tee shot

With no identified landing zone from the tee, focus on course management and play conservatively until you can visually assess the fairway conditions and hazards that aren't captured in the data.

approach

The 490-yard length makes this a challenging par 4 requiring two solid shots, but without green dimensions available (0 sq ft), you'll need to rely on visual assessment to determine approach strategy and pin hunting opportunities.

hazard warning

No bunkers are identified in the data, but given the unusual measurements throughout, be prepared for hazards that may not be documented - water, trees, or severe rough could explain the zero-width fairway readings.

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This 490-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

Long par 4s are scoring holes only if you keep the ball in play off the tee. Accuracy over distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 490-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 4?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4.

What's a good score on hole 4?

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 4 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Memorial Park Golf Course. You can play this exact 490-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 →