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How Wide Is A Golf Hole? (Everything To Know)

October 11, 2020 by Brittany Olizarowicz Leave a Comment

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When you play a round of golf, it is important to know what you are up against.

One of those things is the size of the golf hole.

When you stand on a tee box over three hundred yards away from the hole, you may be interested in how large this golf hole is.

Here is everything you need to know about the size of a golf hole and how it will impact your golf game.

 

How Wide Is a Golf Hole?

golf ball on lip of cup of lovely beautiful golf course

 

A golf hole is 4.25 inches wide.

This is the agreed-upon size by the USGA, and therefore, all golf holes have to be this size.

A larger golf hole would make the game easier, and a golf hole that is smaller would make the game too difficult.

The width of a golf hole has been the same for many years, and it is almost never discussed as a change that should take place in the world of golf.

 

How Deep Is a Golf Hole?

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A golf hole must be no less than four inches deep.

If a hole is less than four inches deep, then the ball could pop out instead of staying in the hole, which is unfair to golfers.

The golf hole needs to have at least an inch of dirt around the top part of the cup.

Again, this is for the same reason: a golf ball hitting part of the cup could just pop right out without giving the player a chance to make the putt.

 

Why Do Golfers Sometimes Practice to a Smaller Hole?

Golf green hole course man putting ball inside short putt

 

Have you ever been on a putting green and noticed there are smaller holes located around the green?

These holes are designed to give players a smaller target to aim at.

When a golfer has a smaller target to aim at, they can feel that the traditional hole on the golf course is quite large.

If you can become an expert putting to a two-inch hole, it should be much easier to putt to a four-inch hole the next time you try.

The smaller hole helps golfers pay more attention and to focus on a smaller area.

It takes a great deal of practice to become a great putter, but this is one really good way to do it.

 

How Many Golf Balls Fit in a Hole?

Two concentric circles of golf balls surrounding a hole with a red golf ball that's made a hole-in-one.

 

Two golf balls can fit in a golf hole.

This is important to know for a few reasons.

For starters, it is a good mental image to think about the fact that you can fit your golf ball and one more in the hole.

This helps eliminate the thought that the golf hole is too small and that it is hard to get the ball in the hole.

It is also essential to know how many golf balls fit in a hole for when there are several players putting into the hole.

Traditionally, when you putt your ball into the hole, you should retrieve it and then let the next player putt.

If you leave your ball in the hole, there is a small chance it could affect the results of the next players shot.

This risk increases more and more as there are more golf balls piling up in the hole.

Keep this in mind and simply take your ball out of the hole when you are finished putting.

 

Is There Room for a Golf Ball With the Flagstick In?

golf ball on lip of cup

 

As many golfers are very well aware, there is a new rule in golf which allows players to keep the flagstick in when they putt.

This rule has really changed the game of golf.

In years past, if the flagstick was in while you were putting, you would get a two-stroke penalty.

Now that the new rule is in place, golfers can use this flagstick to help them make more putts.

There is plenty of room in the hole for the flagstick and your golf ball.

Players are using the flagstick when they have downhill shots to help make sure the ball does not run past the hole.

Some golfers still play the traditional way, and they take the flagstick out for all putts.

Others are enjoying the advantages of the pin being in the hole.

There is no right or wrong way when it comes to the flagstick being in the hole.

Instead, it’s just something golfers need to learn and experiment with.

 

How Often Do Golf Hole Locations Change?

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Golf hole locations change daily at most golf courses.

The golf course superintendent and their crew will go out and move each hole before the players come out to play for the day.

Moving the hole’s location not only changes the way the golf hole plays, but it also protects the green.

When the golf hole is in one location for too long, that part of the green will see quite a bit of wear and tear.

Moving the pin around will save the green and make the course more entertaining for golfers as well.

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About Brittany Olizarowicz

Britt Olizarowicz started playing golf at the age of 7. She played Division 1 College golf at St.Johns University, where she won two tournaments at the collegiate level. After college Britt went on to become a Class A PGA Professional. Her love for the game spans almost her entire life. Today Britt loves sharing her knowledge of golf through her writing. After all, to teach the game of golf, you must first have a love for it.

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