"The fourth hole follows the curve of the road, on the other
side of which are picturesque woods. It presents no difficulties to the expert, but it has pitfalls for the novice" - PG Wodehouse A Woman Is Only a Woman

Arguably Mount Lofty's signature hole, the Fourth is a dogleg to the right, played from an elevated tee to a green tucked behind Cox's Creek. To reach the green in regulation requires a well placed drive of around 230 metres to the centre or left of the fairway. Long hitters, especially in summer, need to beware of running into the strategically-placed burn, which crosses the fairway just past the corner. From behind the burn, the second
shot is a well judged short iron or wedge, played from a downhill lie to a green with water in front and a rough covered bank behind.

If your drive is not likely to reach the corner, as in winter conditions, you might be better off playing a fairway wood or long iron from the tee, to make sure of hitting the fairway. The percentage play then would be to lay-up short of the burn, leaving a full approach shot to the green, rather than play over the burn and attempt the more delicate pitch across the creek.