Hole 17 at Erin Hills Golf Course

Par 4 • 481 Yards • Erin, Wisconsin

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Hole 17 at Erin Hills presents a deceptive challenge where the fairway bends right-to-left while the ground slopes left-to-right, creating conflicting angles that demand precise positioning. The elevated green favors high approaches and rewards those who favor the right side of the fairway for the clearest view to the pin.

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Green:35y × 28y

Fairway @250y:44y wide

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 481 yds
Green: 5869 sq ft
Course Slope: 145
Course Rating: 77.9

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This long par 4 demands distance off the tee — the right driver matters.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

At 481 yards, this demanding par 4 requires precision off the tee. The fairway is completely absent at 200 yards but opens to 44 yards wide at 250 yards, so longer hitters should aim for the 250-yard mark to find the fairway safely.

approach

The green is significantly elevated and measures 34 yards by 28 yards (5,869 sq ft), requiring a high trajectory approach shot. Club up at least one club to account for the elevation change and ensure you carry the front of this raised putting surface.

approach

Avoid playing down the left side of the fairway as it creates a partially blind approach to the green. The green is tucked behind a hill on the left, making distance control extremely difficult from that angle.

green

Take advantage of the backstop behind this elevated green - it's better to be long than short on your approach. The 28-yard depth gives you room to work with, and the backstop will help keep aggressive approaches in play.

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This 481-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

Long par 4s are scoring holes only if you keep the ball in play off the tee. Accuracy over distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 481-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 17?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4.

How big is the green on hole 17?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 17?

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 17 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Erin Hills Golf Course. You can play this exact 481-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 →