Dorchester Ranch Golf Course Westerose, Alberta
Dorchester Ranch Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Westerose, Alberta, playing 6,551 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.4 and slope of 135.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 26 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 21 at its narrowest. Five of the 9 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line.
A median 26 yards of landing area is the kind of number that settles a round before you swing. Yards works the tee shot on every hole here for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 580-yard par 5 and a 375-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,551 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.4 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Westerose, Alberta, Canada |
| Coordinates | 52.9118, -114.0247 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,551 | 72 | 71.4 | 135 |
| Blue/White | 5,904 | 72 | 67.7 | 128 |
| White | 5,525 | 72 | 71.7 | 133 |
| White/Red | 5,135 | 72 | 69.6 | 129 |
| Red | 4,849 | 72 | 67.8 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.4/135 | 580 | 375 | 140 | 343 | 375 | 445 | 220 | 550 | 310 | 3338 | 170 | 340 | 325 | 400 | 410 | 174 | 374 | 510 | 510 | 3213 | 6551 |
| Blue/White 67.7/128 | 562 | 375 | 140 | 343 | 375 | 383 | 150 | 475 | 310 | 3113 | 121 | 340 | 260 | 339 | 290 | 174 | 374 | 510 | 383 | 2791 | 5904 |
| White 71.7/133 | 562 | 340 | 125 | 272 | 365 | 383 | 150 | 475 | 310 | 2982 | 121 | 270 | 260 | 339 | 290 | 130 | 314 | 436 | 383 | 2543 | 5525 |
| White/Red 69.6/129 | 500 | 277 | 125 | 272 | 365 | 383 | 150 | 411 | 300 | 2783 | 121 | 270 | 180 | 268 | 290 | 130 | 314 | 436 | 343 | 2352 | 5135 |
| Red 67.8/124 | 500 | 277 | 105 | 272 | 355 | 245 | 110 | 411 | 300 | 2575 | 117 | 251 | 180 | 268 | 277 | 115 | 295 | 428 | 343 | 2274 | 4849 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,551 yards, 71.4/135)
Course rating 0.6 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,525 yards, 71.7/133)
1,026 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,849 yards, 67.8/124)
1,702 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 192 yards out, and the fairway is 27 yards wide at 200 yards.
The fairway is 23 yards wide at 230 yards.
The hole bends right about 212 yards out, and the fairway is 27 yards wide at 230 yards.
The hole bends left about 236 yards out, and the fairway is 26 yards wide at 230 yards.
The hole bends right about 271 yards out, and the fairway is 28 yards wide at 230 yards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Dorchester Ranch Golf Course?
Dorchester Ranch Golf Course has a course rating of 71.4 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 67.8 with a slope of 124.
How long is Dorchester Ranch Golf Course?
From the back tees, Dorchester Ranch Golf Course plays 6,551 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Dorchester Ranch Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 375-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Dorchester Ranch Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,551 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,849 yards).
Is Dorchester Ranch Golf Course public or private?
Dorchester Ranch Golf Course is a public golf course in Westerose, Alberta. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Dorchester Ranch Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Black Bull Golf Course, Gull Lake Golf Course, Moose Creek Golf Club, Rimbey Golf & Trailer Park.
Is there a yardage book for Dorchester Ranch Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Dorchester Ranch Golf Course 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 Dorchester Ranch Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Dorchester Ranch Golf Course 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 Dorchester Ranch Golf Course 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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