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Bellerive Country Club

Town and Country, Missouri

Private Club · 18 Holes · Par 72 · 7,547 yds · Members Only · 4.8

Host of the 2018 PGA Championship won by Brooks Koepka, Bellerive has also hosted the 1965 U.S. Open and 1992 PGA Championship. Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s design through rolling Missouri terrain features generous fairways, bold bunkering, and challenging par 4s that test the world's best.

History & Heritage

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., opened 1960. Hosted the 1965 U.S. Open (Gary Player), 1992 PGA Championship, and 2018 PGA Championship (Brooks Koepka). Rees Jones performed championship preparation. Elite Midwest private club.

Signature Holes

2
Hole 2 Par 4 · 465 yards

Demanding par 4 setting the championship tone.

10
Hole 10 Par 4 · 445 yards

Strong back-nine start with rolling terrain and defended green.

15
Hole 15 Par 4 · 470 yards

One of the toughest holes, pivotal in championship finishes.

18
Hole 18 Par 4 · 460 yards

Demanding finisher witnessing dramatic championship conclusions.

What to Expect

Major championship venue at 7,547 yards with generous fairways but demanding green complexes. Rolling Missouri terrain. Exceptional conditioning.

Private club only.

Playing Tips

Generous fairways reward aggressive driving but approaches to well-defended greens require precision. Par 4s exceeding 440 yards are the toughest holes.

Highlights

  • 2018 PGA Championship host venue
  • 1965 U.S. Open and 1992 PGA Championship host
  • Robert Trent Jones Sr. championship design

Frequently Asked Questions

Public?
No. Exclusive private club.
Championships?
1965 U.S. Open, 1992 PGA, 2018 PGA.
Designer?
Robert Trent Jones Sr., 1960.
Location?
Town and Country, a St. Louis suburb.

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