Memorial Park Golf Course Hole by Hole - 5th Hole
Memorial Park Golf Course, Texas
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Hole 5 at Memorial Park Golf Course is a challenging par 4 with a slight dogleg left and a distance of 390 yards from the championship tees. This hole has a handicap of 15, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course. The green area measures at 6602 square feet, providing enough space for precise approach shots.
The tee shot on this hole should be played strategically as there are two bunkers located along the fairway that can come into play. With an average driver distance of 217 yards, golfers should aim to hit their drive about 200-220 yards in order to avoid these hazards and leave themselves with an ideal approach shot.
For the approach shot, players will need to navigate around just one greenside bunker which makes up only 1% of the total bunkers on this hole. With an average pitching wedge distance of 120 yards, golfers should aim for accuracy rather than power when approaching this green.
Weather conditions may also impact strategy on this hole. In hot and dry weather, players may experience longer ball flight due to lower air density while cooler temperatures or strong winds could lead to shorter distances off the tee and increased difficulty in controlling spin on approach shots.
Overall, Hole 5 at Memorial Park Golf Course requires strategic thinking and precision in both driving and approaching shots in order to successfully make par or better.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
4
Distance:
390 yards
Handicap:
15
Green Area:
6602
Approx Fairway Width:
30
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Slight dogleg
Percent Bunkers Near green:
1
Bunker Count:
2
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
1. Tee shot: Aim for a distance of 200-220 yards with your driver to avoid the bunkers along the fairway.
2. Approach shot: Use an accurate club, such as a pitching wedge, rather than power to navigate around the greenside bunker and aim for accuracy over distance.
3. Consider weather conditions: In hot and dry weather, be aware of longer ball flight and adjust your club selection accordingly. In cooler temperatures or strong winds, expect shorter distances off the tee and focus on controlling spin on approach shots.
4. Take advantage of the large green area: With 6602 square feet of space on the green, take advantage of this by aiming for precise approach shots that will give you a good chance at making par or better.
5. Study the hole layout before teeing off: As a challenging par 4 with a slight dogleg left, it is important to study and plan out your strategy before teeing off in order to avoid any potential hazards or obstacles on this difficult hole.
6. Don't get too aggressive: With a handicap of 15, Hole 5 is one of the more difficult holes on the course so don't try to push for birdie if it puts you at risk for bogey or worse. Play smart and aim for consistency rather than taking unnecessary risks.
7. Practice precision shots beforehand: To improve your chances at approaching this hole successfully, practice precision shots from various distances with clubs like pitching wedges before playing this hole in order to gain confidence in your ability to hit accurate approach shots under pressure.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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