Hole 17 at Gamble Sands Golf and Inn

Par 4 • 420 Yards • Brewster, Washington

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The 17th hole at Gamble Sands continues David McLay Kidd's masterful links design, presenting golfers with a strategic par-4 that embodies the Scottish architect's philosophy of risk-reward decision making. This demanding hole requires precise course management and club selection to navigate successfully. Like other holes on this acclaimed Washington links course, the 17th rewards thoughtful play while punishing wayward shots.

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Green:50y × 50y

Fairway @250y:80y wide

3 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 420 yds
Green: 11133 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
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 the 200 and 250-yard marks, you have plenty of room to find the short grass. Focus on accuracy over distance to set up your approach.

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Three bunkers guard the approach zone at 307, 352, and 401 yards from the tee. The bunker at 307 yards is particularly dangerous for longer hitters who may catch it with a driver.

approach

The massive 11,133 square foot green (50x50 yards) offers a large target, but pin position will dictate your strategy. With such a big putting surface, focus on getting to the correct tier rather than attacking tight pins.

tee shot

At 420 yards, this par-4 requires two solid shots. Consider laying up short of the 307-yard bunker with a 3-wood or hybrid to leave a comfortable wedge approach of 110-130 yards.

green

The 50-yard deep green means club selection is critical on your approach. A pin in the back versus front of this expansive putting surface could mean a 2-3 club difference in your approach shot.

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This 420-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

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

How difficult is hole 17?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: large green requiring good lag putting.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 17?

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

How big is the green on hole 17?

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 17?

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 17 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 420-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 →