Hoover Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Birmingham, AL with a par of 72. It offers 10 tee sets: v (6,908 yards, slope 139, rating 73.7), chairman (6,718 yards, slope 138, rating 72.7), iv (6,478 yards, slope 136, rating 71.6), iv/iii mix (6,164 yards, slope 134, rating 70.1), iii (5,920 yards, slope 130, rating 69.1), iii/ii mix (5,612 yards, slope 127, rating 67.7), ii (5,356 yards, slope 124, rating 66.6), ii/i (5,237 yards, slope 123, rating 66), i (4,949 yards, slope 121, rating 64.7), 0 (4,079 yards, slope 114, rating 61.7). The hardest hole is #4, a par 4 playing 269 yards from the first tee.
Hoover Country Club
Birmingham, AL
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A straightforward par 4 that plays shorter from the forward tees but extends significantly from the back. The fairway is relatively open, though the approach demands precision with bunkers likely protecting the green.
A short par 3 with dramatic yardage variation across the tee boxes, playing from 63 yards to 215 yards. The compact nature of this hole makes club selection and accuracy paramount regardless of tee position.
A lengthy par 5 that offers birdie potential for longer hitters while remaining a three-shot hole for most players. The extended yardage from the back tees creates a demanding approach to the green.
The course's most difficult hole, this par 4 stretches to nearly 430 yards from the championship tees and demands a controlled, accurate approach. The significant handicap rating indicates substantial hazards or strategic complexity that punishes wayward shots.
A short par 3 that remains brief even from the longest tees, though it plays considerably longer from the championship markers. The small yardage suggests precision over power is the key to success.
A long par 5 that provides genuine birdie opportunities despite its length, particularly from the forward tees. The hole's design allows for aggressive second shots on the back nine's opening par 5.
The back nine's second-hardest hole, this par 4 extends past 450 yards from the tips and demands two quality shots. The elevated handicap suggests strategic placement of hazards that penalize poor positioning off the tee.
A forgiving par 3 with modest length and straightforward design, playing under 200 yards even from the back tees. This respite hole offers a chance to recover momentum with a solid par.
A strong finishing par 5 that plays as a genuine two-shot opportunity for longer hitters while stretching to over 540 yards from the championship tees. The hole's difficulty ranking emphasizes its importance in the back nine's overall challenge.
The front nine's shortest par 4, this hole offers an opportunity for aggressive play with yardages staying under 320 even from the back markers. The modest length is offset by hazards or green complexity that prevents easy scoring.
A substantial par 5 that extends well over 550 yards from the back tees and features significant yardage even from intermediate positions. The high handicap rating indicates this lengthy hole provides a genuine scoring opportunity.
A mid-length par 3 with moderate handicap difficulty, playing from just over 100 yards to 218 yards depending on tee selection. The straightforward nature of this hole provides a calm moment within the back nine's demanding stretch.
A mid-length par 4 that remains compact from the forward tees but extends to over 410 yards from the tips, creating varied challenges across tee positions. The design accommodates different skill levels while maintaining integrity from the back markers.
The second-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 plays nearly 415 yards from the championship tees and demands both length and precision. The difficulty ranking signals that this hole is a pivotal test during competitive play.
A scenic par 4 with considerable yardage variation across the tees, stretching from 180 yards to nearly 385 yards from the back markers. The hole's positioning at mid-back nine suggests strategic importance in the round's overall narrative.
A solid par 4 with moderate difficulty that plays consistently across most tee positions, requiring steady execution from tee to green. The hole's balanced difficulty makes it a fair test without excessive punishment.
The easiest par 3 on the course, this short hole plays under 200 yards even from the championship tees and provides a welcome respite late in the round. The minimal yardage suggests the hole's challenge lies in precision rather than distance.
A strong finishing par 5 that extends to over 530 yards from the back tees and offers genuine scoring opportunities for all skill levels. The hole's substantial length and ranking make it a pivotal closing test that can define the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | |||
| v | 374 | 215 | 561 | 427 | 182 | 556 | 453 | 184 | 546 | 3498 | 319 | 568 | 218 | 411 | 412 | 383 | 377 | 191 | 531 | 3410 | 6908 |
| chairman | 374 | 180 | 561 | 398 | 182 | 556 | 422 | 184 | 520 | 3377 | 319 | 568 | 203 | 386 | 397 | 383 | 377 | 177 | 531 | 3341 | 6718 |
| iv | 368 | 180 | 523 | 398 | 162 | 536 | 422 | 162 | 520 | 3271 | 300 | 551 | 203 | 386 | 397 | 349 | 356 | 177 | 488 | 3207 | 6478 |
| iv/iii mix | 368 | 154 | 523 | 332 | 162 | 536 | 387 | 162 | 471 | 3095 | 300 | 551 | 168 | 350 | 360 | 349 | 356 | 147 | 488 | 3069 | 6164 |
| iii | 345 | 154 | 486 | 332 | 152 | 508 | 387 | 146 | 471 | 2981 | 270 | 529 | 168 | 350 | 360 | 339 | 331 | 147 | 445 | 2939 | 5920 |
| iii/ii mix | 345 | 122 | 486 | 325 | 152 | 508 | 328 | 146 | 440 | 2852 | 270 | 529 | 137 | 269 | 313 | 339 | 331 | 127 | 445 | 2760 | 5612 |
| ii | 322 | 122 | 445 | 325 | 108 | 480 | 328 | 141 | 440 | 2711 | 251 | 509 | 137 | 269 | 313 | 284 | 327 | 127 | 428 | 2645 | 5356 |
| ii/i | 322 | 118 | 445 | 299 | 108 | 480 | 321 | 141 | 434 | 2668 | 251 | 509 | 128 | 262 | 263 | 284 | 327 | 117 | 428 | 2569 | 5237 |
| i | 278 | 118 | 440 | 299 | 102 | 429 | 321 | 130 | 434 | 2551 | 245 | 453 | 128 | 262 | 263 | 234 | 305 | 117 | 391 | 2398 | 4949 |
| 0 | 252 | 63 | 419 | 269 | 81 | 409 | 298 | 95 | 280 | 2166 | 223 | 279 | 101 | 217 | 243 | 180 | 231 | 107 | 332 | 1913 | 4079 |