Hole 5 at Chambers Bay Golf Course

Par 4 • 490 Yards • University Place, Washington

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Chambers Bay's fifth hole presents a formidable straight-away par 4 that demands both power and precision from the championship tees at 490 yards. This lengthy test, carved into the dramatic Puget Sound landscape, offers golfers a relatively hazard-free corridor but challenges them with distance and green-finding accuracy. The tee shot plays across rolling fescue terrain with generous fairway width, allowing players to unleash their driver toward the distant target. However, the approach shot to the small, subtly contoured green becomes the hole's defining moment, requiring precise club selection and commitment to reach the putting surface. With minimal hazards to distract, this hole strips golf down to its essence—pure shot-making over challenging yardage that rewards aggressive, confident play while punishing tentative swings that fall short of the green complex.

Tees:

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Green:50y × 34y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

4 Bunkersright dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 490 yds
Green: 8379 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 142
Course Rating: 76.8

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This demanding par 4 requires precision off the tee - at 490 yards, you'll need every yard you can get while navigating the narrow 12-yard-wide fairway at the 200-yard mark. Consider a 3-wood or hybrid to ensure accuracy over distance.

approach

The fairway remains consistently narrow at just 12 yards wide at the 250-yard mark, making positioning crucial for your approach shot. A well-placed drive leaves you with roughly 240 yards to a generous green measuring 8,379 square feet.

hazard warning

Bunkers positioned at 318.9 yards from the tee create a strategic challenge - they're beyond most drives but could catch longer hitters or shots that run out. Plan your tee shot to stay short of this trouble.

green

The large putting surface spans 50 yards by 34 yards, giving you a substantial target for your approach shot. Use this generous green size to your advantage by aiming for the center and letting the ball release to the pin.

approach

At 490 yards total length, this hole demands a strategic two-shot approach. After a conservative tee shot to the narrow fairway, you'll face a long iron or hybrid approach - focus on finding the green rather than attacking pins.

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

How difficult is hole 5?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, large green requiring good lag putting.

How big is the green on hole 5?

The green is large and can play quite long. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Three-putt territory if you don't manage your approach distance well.

What's a good score on hole 5?

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 5 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Chambers Bay 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 →