Hole 5 at Erin Hills Golf Course

Par 4 • 505 Yards • Erin, Wisconsin

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Erin Hills' fifth hole serves as the course's homage to Pebble Beach's famous seventh, trading ocean views for Wisconsin's rolling terrain. Playing downhill into crosswinds, this challenging par 4 features an elevated green surrounded by seven strategically placed bunkers that demand precision on the approach shot.

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Green:31y × 31y

Fairway @250y:64y wide

7 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 505 yds
Green: 5698 sq ft
Bunkers: 7
Course Slope: 145
Course Rating: 77.9

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

At 505 yards, this demanding par 4 requires precise positioning off the tee. The fairway is completely absent at 200 yards but opens to 64 yards wide at 250 yards, so you'll need to carry your drive at least 250 yards to find fairway.

approach

Dana Fry calls this 'the toughest second shot at Erin Hills' for good reason. Even with a short iron into the elevated 31x31 yard green, crosswinds will push your ball offline, so club up and aim for the center of the green.

hazard warning

Seven strategically placed bunkers create Erin Hills' version of Pebble Beach's 7th hole. With bunkers positioned at 475, 510, and 531 yards, they guard every approach angle to this elevated green.

approach

The green sits well above the fairway and measures 5,698 square feet, providing a decent target size. However, the elevation change and wind exposure make distance control critical - focus on landing softly on this elevated surface.

tee shot

With no landing zone marked from the tee and the fairway completely pinched at 200 yards, this hole demands a powerful, accurate drive. Anything short of 250 yards leaves you in rough or hazards.

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This 505-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 505-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 5?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 5?

Key hazards include: 3 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 5?

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 5?

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 5 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 505-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 →