Hole 4 at Pete Dye Golf Club
- Par
- 3
- Yardage
- 225 yds
- Hazards
- 3 bunkers · Water
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 38 yds deep × 49 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Championship tees · Par 3 · 225 yards
The plan for No. 4
Pete Dye Golf Club hole 4 stands as a formidable test of pure ball-striking, stretching 225 yards as a par 3 that demands precision from the very first swing. This straight, unwavering hole offers no bailout through clever routing—players face the target head-on, with a single greenside bunker guarding the putting surface and punishing any shot that drifts off-line. The tee shot here is the entire story: club selection becomes critical as the distance challenges even accomplished players to find the green in regulation. Signature Pete Dye design philosophy shines through in this hole's deceptive simplicity, where the direct sightline masks the demanding accuracy required. It's a hole that rewards committed, well-struck long irons or fairway woods, while lesser strikes find the sand hazard waiting to complicate the scorecard.
Off the tee
Tee Shot Since this is a par 3, your tee shot is your approach shot, so club selection is the single most important decision you'll make on this hole. At 225 yards, most golfers will need a hybrid, long iron, or even a fairway wood depending on conditions and personal distance control. The straight layout means your target line is simply the center of the green—there's no need to shape your shot around a bend in the hole. Focus on picking a club that will comfortably reach the green surface without forcing a full, all-out swing, since a smooth, controlled strike will produce better results than an overswung effort to squeeze out extra yardage. Wind will play a significant factor at this length, so club up when playing into a breeze rather than risk coming up short.
Approach & recovery
Approach Because this is a one-shot hole, your "approach" strategy is baked into the tee shot itself. The single greenside bunker is the main hazard to account for—identify which side of the green it guards from the tee box and favor the opposite portion of the putting surface with your target line. Playing to the fat part of the green, away from the sand, gives you the best margin for error at this demanding yardage. Avoid the temptation to fire directly at a tucked pin near the bunker; a shot that misses even slightly could find the sand and turn a routine par into a difficult up-and-down.
On the green
On the Green With green size and shape unknown from the available data, players should rely on a cautious, conservative read until they've had a chance to study the putting surface up close. Long par 3 greens like this one often have subtle back-to-front slopes to help hold long-iron approach shots, so be prepared for putts that break more than they initially appear. Two-putting from anywhere on this green should be viewed as a successful result given the difficulty of the tee shot; leave your birdie ambitions for holes where you have a shorter club in hand.
Watch for
- Course conditioning and mapped hazards may affect line selection; confirm from the aerial.
Hole 4 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 8,865 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 225 yards.
What club should I use on this par 3?
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At 225 yards, most golfers will need a fairway wood or hybrid to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.
How difficult is hole 4?
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This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 3, water in play, large green requiring good lag putting.
How big is the green on hole 4?
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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 4?
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This hole is a challenging par where bogey is acceptable. This longer par 3 will test your long iron or hybrid game. Par is a good score.