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 | 11 |
| 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 |
| Tan/Teal Combo | 5,694 | 72 | 73.3 | 125 |
| Teal/Gold Combo | 4,819 | 72 | 67.9 | 117 |
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 |
| 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/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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,576 yards, 71.7/130)
Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Teal/Gold Combo (4,819 yards, 67.9/117)
1,757 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Melvey Tee (3,406 yards, 60.5/100)
3,170 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 11.5 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 550 yards. 10 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 175 yards. 114 from the Melvey Tee tees.
Stroke index 2.
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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 Teal/Gold Combo tees, the rating is 67.9 with a slope of 117.
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 Teal/Gold Combo tees (4,819 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), Stardust Golf Course (Sun City West), Deer Valley Golf Course (Sun City West), Pebblebrook Golf Course (Sun City West).
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.
How do you play Briarwood Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Briarwood Country Club 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 Briarwood Country Club 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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