Hole 14 at Pete Dye Golf Club
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 489 yds
- Hazards
- 5 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 47 yds deep × 39 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Championship tees · Par 4 · 489 yards
The plan for No. 14
Pete Dye Golf Club hole 14 unfolds as a demanding par 4 that stretches 489 yards through the rugged West Virginia terrain Dye carved from the mountainside. This dogleg right challenges golfers to commit early, with the fairway bending away from the tee and daring players to shave the corner for a favorable approach angle. Thick woods crowd the green complex, punishing any shot that strays offline, while a well-placed bunker guards the putting surface and demands precision on the approach shot. The strategic bend rewards a well-shaped tee shot, but bailing out short leaves a lengthy, tree-lined path home—making club selection off the tee as critical as the shot into the green.
Off the tee
Off the tee, favor control over raw distance—Pete Dye's par 4s reward accuracy far more than power. Take a club you can commit to with confidence, whether that's a fairway wood, hybrid, or driver, and pick a precise line rather than swinging all-out. Dye's fairways here are shaped to punish loose misses, often funneling stray shots toward bunkers or rough on one side, so study the tee shot visually before committing and pick a target that keeps you on the "fat" side of the fairway.
Approach & recovery
On your approach, respect the green complex's contouring and any surrounding hazards. Dye greens typically slope away from trouble, so favor the side of the fairway that opens the largest angle into the pin rather than the shortest route. Take enough club to reach the heart of the green—coming up short into a false front or bunker complex is far costlier than being long. Around the green, plan for tight, firm turf and quick recoveries. A bump-and-run with a mid-iron or wedge often beats a high, risky flop shot, especially if the pin is tucked near a slope or bunker edge.
On the green
What to avoid: don't get greedy off the tee chasing extra yardage into hazard-lined landing areas, and don't short-side yourself on approach—Dye's greens make up-and-down saves brutally difficult when you're on the wrong side of the pin.
Watch for
- Course conditioning and mapped hazards may affect line selection; confirm from the aerial.
Hole 14 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 10,048 sq ft
Course coverage
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 489 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 489-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 14?
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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, heavily bunkered, large green requiring good lag putting.
How big is the green on hole 14?
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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 14?
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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.