Shoal Creek Shoal Creek, Alabama
Shoal Creek is a par-72 public course in Shoal Creek, Alabama, playing 7,394 yards from the 5 Star tees with a rating of 76.2 and slope of 145.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,394 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.2 / 145 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Shoal Creek, Alabama, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.4360, -86.6114 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star | 7,394 | 72 | 76.2 | 145 |
| 4 Star | 6,966 | 72 | 74.2 | 142 |
| Chairman | 6,732 | 72 | 73.1 | 140 |
| 3 Star | 6,538 | 72 | 78.4 | 143 |
| 2 Star | 5,853 | 72 | 74.6 | 135 |
| 1 Star | 5,091 | 72 | 70.4 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star 76.2/145 | 404 | 415 | 531 | 482 | 217 | 540 | 471 | 165 | 453 | 3678 | 430 | 522 | 527 | 214 | 389 | 421 | 214 | 551 | 448 | 3716 | 7394 |
| 4 Star 74.2/142 | 393 | 391 | 508 | 453 | 188 | 528 | 446 | 151 | 414 | 3472 | 419 | 495 | 449 | 189 | 382 | 405 | 199 | 530 | 426 | 3494 | 6966 |
| Chairman 73.1/140 | 372 | 369 | 508 | 420 | 188 | 528 | 426 | 151 | 380 | 3342 | 400 | 495 | 428 | 189 | 369 | 376 | 199 | 530 | 404 | 3390 | 6732 |
| 3 Star 78.4/143 | 372 | 369 | 502 | 420 | 165 | 475 | 426 | 134 | 380 | 3243 | 400 | 472 | 428 | 171 | 369 | 376 | 177 | 498 | 404 | 3295 | 6538 |
| 2 Star 74.6/135 | 361 | 340 | 487 | 357 | 145 | 433 | 359 | 124 | 347 | 2953 | 339 | 451 | 312 | 148 | 335 | 348 | 142 | 464 | 361 | 2900 | 5853 |
| 1 Star 70.4/126 | 283 | 315 | 439 | 339 | 111 | 400 | 318 | 107 | 301 | 2613 | 313 | 359 | 312 | 109 | 273 | 264 | 106 | 411 | 331 | 2478 | 5091 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: 5 Star (7,394 yards, 76.2/145)
Course rating 4.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: 3 Star (6,538 yards, 78.4/143)
856 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: 1 Star (5,091 yards, 70.4/126)
2,303 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 551 yards. 11 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 165 yards. 107 from the 1 Star tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Shoal Creek?
Shoal Creek has a course rating of 76.2 and slope of 145 from the back tees. From the 1 Star tees, the rating is 70.4 with a slope of 126.
How long is Shoal Creek?
From the back tees, Shoal Creek plays 7,394 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Shoal Creek?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 453-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Shoal Creek?
For handicaps 0-10, play the 5 Star tees (7,394 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the 1 Star tees (5,091 yards).
Is Shoal Creek public or private?
Shoal Creek is a public golf course in Shoal Creek, Alabama. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Shoal Creek?
Nearby courses include Greystone G&CC Legacy, Greystone G&CC Legacy, Greystone Golf & Country Club (Birmingham), Eagle Point Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Shoal Creek?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Shoal Creek with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Shoal Creek?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Shoal Creek for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Shoal Creek have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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