Payson Golf Course Payson, Arizona
Payson Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Payson, Arizona, playing 5,757 yards from the White tees with a rating of 72.6 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,757 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.6 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Payson, Arizona, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.2330, -111.3563 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,757 | 71 | 72.6 | 135 |
| Yellow | 5,495 | 71 | 65 | 110 |
| Red | 5,042 | 71 | 68.2 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 72.6/135 | 453 | 193 | 383 | 504 | 137 | 282 | 342 | 163 | 498 | 2955 | 321 | 360 | 341 | 349 | 119 | 318 | 342 | 127 | 525 | 2802 | 5757 |
| Yellow 65/110 | 453 | 193 | 383 | 504 | 137 | 282 | 342 | 163 | 395 | 2852 | 321 | 360 | 341 | 275 | 119 | 233 | 342 | 127 | 525 | 2643 | 5495 |
| Red 68.2/121 | 439 | 178 | 365 | 435 | 120 | 262 | 328 | 146 | 392 | 2665 | 309 | 283 | 328 | 248 | 103 | 230 | 335 | 117 | 424 | 2377 | 5042 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White (5,757 yards, 72.6/135)
Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow (5,495 yards, 65/110)
262 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,042 yards, 68.2/121)
715 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 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 shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 525 yards. 21 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Payson Golf Course?
Payson Golf Course has a course rating of 72.6 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.2 with a slope of 121.
How long is Payson Golf Course?
From the back tees, Payson Golf Course plays 5,757 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Payson Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 498-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Payson Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (5,757 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,042 yards).
Is Payson Golf Course public or private?
Payson Golf Course is a public golf course in Payson, Arizona. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Payson Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Rim Golf Club (Payson), The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines (Payson), Desert Mountain Outlaw Golf Course (Scottsdale), Apache (Hole 18 Right Green) Desert.
Is there a yardage book for Payson Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Payson 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 Payson Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Payson 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 Payson 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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