Briarwood Country Club Sun City West, Arizona
Briarwood Country Club is a par-72 private course in Sun City West, Arizona, playing 6,576 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.7 and slope of 130.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,576 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.7 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 16 |
| Location | Sun City West, Arizona, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.6739, -112.3453 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,576 | 72 | 71.7 | 130 |
| Black/Burgundy | 6,521 | 72 | 71.4 | 128 |
| Burgundy | 6,300 | 72 | 70.1 | 127 |
| Burgundy/Tan | 6,106 | 72 | 75.2 | 131 |
| Tan | 6,005 | 72 | 75 | 130 |
| Tan/Teal | 5,613 | 72 | 67 | 118 |
| Teal | 5,323 | 72 | 71.3 | 122 |
| Gold | 4,506 | 72 | 66.2 | 113 |
| Melvey Tee | 3,406 | 72 | 60.5 | 100 |
| Burgundy/Tan | 6,106 | 72 | 75.2 | 131 |
| Tan | 6,005 | 72 | 75 | 130 |
| Tan/Teal Combo | 5,694 | 72 | 73.3 | 125 |
| Teal | 5,323 | 72 | 71.3 | 122 |
| Teal/Gold Combo | 4,819 | 72 | 67.9 | 117 |
| Gold | 4,506 | 72 | 66.2 | 113 |
| Melvey Tee | 3,406 | 72 | 60.5 | 100 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.7/130 | 330 | 328 | 175 | 410 | 426 | 550 | 195 | 505 | 340 | 3259 | 385 | 187 | 370 | 540 | 202 | 339 | 385 | 514 | 395 | 3317 | 6576 |
| Black/Burgundy 71.4/128 | 330 | 328 | 165 | 410 | 426 | 550 | 174 | 505 | 340 | 3228 | 385 | 175 | 370 | 540 | 190 | 339 | 385 | 514 | 395 | 3293 | 6521 |
| Burgundy 70.1/127 | 320 | 315 | 165 | 396 | 412 | 517 | 174 | 490 | 330 | 3119 | 370 | 175 | 352 | 521 | 190 | 323 | 370 | 497 | 383 | 3181 | 6300 |
| Burgundy/Tan 75.2/131 | 320 | 315 | 133 | 374 | 386 | 491 | 174 | 490 | 330 | 3013 | 355 | 160 | 352 | 512 | 190 | 323 | 356 | 497 | 348 | 3093 | 6106 |
| Tan 75/130 | 313 | 307 | 133 | 374 | 386 | 491 | 163 | 482 | 318 | 2967 | 355 | 160 | 343 | 512 | 173 | 310 | 356 | 481 | 348 | 3038 | 6005 |
| Tan/Teal 67/118 | 313 | 307 | 133 | 354 | 319 | 432 | 163 | 454 | 300 | 2775 | 355 | 160 | 305 | 447 | 173 | 310 | 306 | 481 | 301 | 2838 | 5613 |
| Teal 71.3/122 | 286 | 261 | 114 | 354 | 319 | 432 | 142 | 454 | 300 | 2662 | 322 | 128 | 305 | 447 | 165 | 273 | 306 | 414 | 301 | 2661 | 5323 |
| Gold 66.2/113 | 226 | 179 | 114 | 288 | 272 | 357 | 92 | 412 | 275 | 2215 | 274 | 128 | 252 | 370 | 108 | 240 | 296 | 364 | 259 | 2291 | 4506 |
| Melvey Tee 60.5/100 | 185 | 179 | 114 | 185 | 185 | 275 | 92 | 285 | 170 | 1670 | 180 | 128 | 175 | 275 | 108 | 240 | 165 | 290 | 175 | 1736 | 3406 |
| Burgundy/Tan 75.2/131 | 320 | 315 | 133 | 374 | 386 | 491 | 174 | 490 | 330 | 3013 | 355 | 160 | 352 | 512 | 190 | 323 | 356 | 497 | 348 | 3093 | 6106 |
| Tan 75/130 | 313 | 307 | 133 | 374 | 386 | 491 | 163 | 482 | 318 | 2967 | 355 | 160 | 343 | 512 | 173 | 310 | 356 | 481 | 348 | 3038 | 6005 |
| Tan/Teal Combo 73.3/125 | 313 | 307 | 133 | 354 | 319 | 491 | 142 | 454 | 318 | 2831 | 355 | 128 | 305 | 512 | 165 | 310 | 306 | 481 | 301 | 2863 | 5694 |
| Teal 71.3/122 | 286 | 261 | 114 | 354 | 319 | 432 | 142 | 454 | 300 | 2662 | 322 | 128 | 305 | 447 | 165 | 273 | 306 | 414 | 301 | 2661 | 5323 |
| Teal/Gold Combo 67.9/117 | 226 | 179 | 114 | 354 | 272 | 432 | 92 | 454 | 300 | 2423 | 274 | 128 | 305 | 370 | 108 | 240 | 306 | 364 | 301 | 2396 | 4819 |
| Gold 66.2/113 | 226 | 179 | 114 | 288 | 272 | 357 | 92 | 412 | 275 | 2215 | 274 | 128 | 252 | 370 | 108 | 240 | 296 | 364 | 259 | 2291 | 4506 |
| Melvey Tee 60.5/100 | 185 | 179 | 114 | 185 | 185 | 275 | 92 | 285 | 170 | 1670 | 180 | 128 | 175 | 275 | 108 | 240 | 165 | 290 | 175 | 1736 | 3406 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,576 yards, 71.7/130)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 4, 410 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Teal/Gold Combo (4,819 yards, 67.9/117)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Melvey Tee (3,406 yards, 60.5/100)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 3 (114 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 410 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 187 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 550 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 175 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 385-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Briarwood Country Club?
Briarwood Country Club has a course rating of 71.7 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Melvey Tee tees, the rating is 60.5 with a slope of 100.
How long is Briarwood Country Club?
From the back tees, Briarwood Country Club plays 6,576 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Briarwood Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 410-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Briarwood Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,576 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Melvey Tee tees (3,406 yards).
Is Briarwood Country Club public or private?
Briarwood Country Club is a private golf course in Sun City West, Arizona. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Briarwood Country Club?
Nearby courses include Hillcrest Golf Club (Sun City West), Pebblebrook Golf Course (Sun City West), Coyote Lakes Golf Club (Surprise), The Bach Nine Golf (Surprise).
Is there a yardage book for Briarwood Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Briarwood Country Club 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.
Does Briarwood Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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