Hole 14 at Gamble Sands Golf and Inn

Par 4 • 445 Yards • Brewster, Washington

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The 14th hole at Gamble Sands represents the culmination of David McLay Kidd's masterful design philosophy, demanding both precision and creativity on the firm fescue playing surfaces that define this acclaimed Eastern Washington destination. This challenging par-4 finale embodies the course's signature blend of strategic complexity and natural beauty that earned Golf Digest's Best New Public recognition.

Tees:

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Green:56y × 45y

Fairway @250y:80y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 445 yds
Green: 13155 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 120
Course Rating: 73.4

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

With the fairway maintaining a generous 80 yards of width at both 200 and 250 yards, this 445-yard par 4 rewards an aggressive tee shot. Consider driver or 3-wood to get as close as possible to the bunkers at 276 and 300 yards, leaving yourself a shorter iron into the large green.

hazard warning

Be aware of the bunker positioned at 198 yards from the tee - this likely guards the left or right side of the fairway and could catch a mishit driver or well-struck 3-wood. Club selection should account for carrying this hazard while staying short of the fairway bunkers at 276-300 yards.

approach

The approach shot benefits from the massive 13,155 square foot green (56 yards deep by 45 yards wide), which is nearly twice the size of an average green. This gives you plenty of margin for error, so focus on pin position and favor the center of the green on your approach.

tee shot

For players who can't carry the fairway bunkers at 276-300 yards, lay up with a 3-wood or long iron to the 250-yard mark where the fairway remains 80 yards wide. This leaves approximately 195 yards to the green - a manageable mid-iron approach.

green

Given Gamble Sands' firm fescue conditions and this enormous green measuring 56 by 45 yards, expect the ball to release significantly upon landing. Plan your approach to land short of the pin and let the firm turf carry the ball to the hole location.

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

How difficult is hole 14?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 14?

Key hazards include: 1 greenside bunker. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 14?

The green is large and can play quite long. Three-putt territory if you don't manage your approach distance well.

What's a good score on hole 14?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 14 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Gamble Sands Golf and Inn. You can play this exact 445-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 →