Hole 1 at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms

Par 4 • 424 Yards • Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Enhanced Content

Tough

The opening hole at Jack Nicklaus's only Wisconsin design sets the tone for your round at this historic dairy farm turned championship course. Named "Copyright" after a famous bull raised at Pinehurst Farms, this straightaway par 4 is designed to ease you into the Golden Bear's strategic masterpiece.

Tees:

424y412y365y344y281y

Green:30y × 34y

Fairway @250y:50y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

Loading map...

The Bull at Pinehurst Farms

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Play This Course at Home

Practice The Bull at Pinehurst Farms Year-Round

Launch monitors from $600 and simulators from $2,500 include real course data. Play every hole without leaving home.

Browse Launch Monitors & Simulators

Amazon · Top brands compared · Free returns on most items

We may earn a commission when you buy through links on this page, at no extra cost to you.

Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 424 yds
Green: 5025 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 147
Course Rating: 76.3

Navigate

Hole 2

Par 4 • 416y

Back to The Bull at Pinehurst Farms View Full Scorecard

Recommended Gear

Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

Shop Wedges →

Strategy Tips

tee shot

This Jack Nicklaus-designed opener gives you room to settle in with a generous fairway that widens from 47 yards at the 200-yard mark to 50 yards at 250 yards. Favor the left side of the fairway to avoid the cluster of bunkers positioned around 254-277 yards on the right.

hazard warning

Three strategic bunkers guard the right side of the landing zone between 254-277 yards from the tee. Big hitters should either lay up short of 250 yards or ensure they carry all the way to 280+ yards to clear this hazard complex.

approach

From the ideal driving position at 250-270 yards, you'll face a mid to short iron approach into a substantial green measuring 5,025 square feet. The green's 30x34 yard dimensions provide a good target, but precise distance control is key on this Jack Nicklaus design.

tee shot

At 424 yards, this par 4 requires strategic positioning rather than maximum distance. A well-placed drive of 240-250 yards will leave you in the widest part of the fairway with a clear approach to the green.

train this shot at home

This 424-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.

See launch monitors & simulators

Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

Play The Bull at Pinehurst Farms from Your Living Room

Launch monitors and simulators now include real course data. Practice your strategy on every hole before your round — or just for fun.

Compare Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 424-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 1?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 1?

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

How big is the green on hole 1?

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 1?

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 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for The Bull at Pinehurst Farms. You can play this exact 424-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 →