DeSoto Golf Course Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
DeSoto Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, playing 6,664 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.1 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,664 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.1 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.6674, -93.0450 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,664 | 72 | 73.1 | 138 |
| Blue | 6,340 | 72 | 71.1 | 135 |
| Blue/White | 6,111 | 72 | 69.8 | 134 |
| White | 5,980 | 72 | 69.4 | 131 |
| White/Silver | 5,790 | 72 | 69.3 | 126 |
| Silver | 5,590 | 72 | 68.6 | 121 |
| Gold | 4,672 | 72 | 63.4 | 117 |
| Orange | 3,762 | 72 | 60.6 | 96 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.1/138 | 399 | 410 | 311 | 161 | 389 | 539 | 421 | 473 | 179 | 3282 | 420 | 185 | 408 | 391 | 198 | 399 | 504 | 345 | 532 | 3382 | 6664 |
| Blue 71.1/135 | 379 | 389 | 302 | 150 | 372 | 518 | 372 | 458 | 166 | 3106 | 399 | 167 | 396 | 374 | 163 | 385 | 494 | 342 | 514 | 3234 | 6340 |
| Blue/White 69.8/134 | 366 | 370 | 291 | 150 | 362 | 518 | 345 | 458 | 166 | 3026 | 374 | 167 | 326 | 351 | 163 | 367 | 494 | 329 | 514 | 3085 | 6111 |
| White 69.4/131 | 366 | 370 | 291 | 135 | 362 | 504 | 345 | 440 | 148 | 2961 | 374 | 154 | 326 | 351 | 143 | 367 | 474 | 329 | 501 | 3019 | 5980 |
| White/Silver 69.3/126 | 356 | 362 | 265 | 135 | 344 | 504 | 328 | 440 | 148 | 2882 | 344 | 154 | 295 | 323 | 143 | 367 | 474 | 322 | 486 | 2908 | 5790 |
| Silver 68.6/121 | 356 | 362 | 265 | 117 | 344 | 472 | 328 | 394 | 131 | 2769 | 344 | 145 | 295 | 323 | 132 | 311 | 463 | 322 | 486 | 2821 | 5590 |
| Gold 63.4/117 | 229 | 302 | 244 | 95 | 276 | 420 | 295 | 369 | 103 | 2333 | 239 | 129 | 285 | 299 | 95 | 305 | 341 | 234 | 412 | 2339 | 4672 |
| Orange 60.6/96 | 212 | 235 | 208 | 92 | 215 | 255 | 246 | 282 | 102 | 1847 | 188 | 124 | 224 | 238 | 92 | 257 | 306 | 230 | 256 | 1915 | 3762 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,664 yards, 73.1/138)
Course rating 1.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver (5,590 yards, 68.6/121)
1,074 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Orange (3,762 yards, 60.6/96)
2,902 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 11.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 161 yards. 92 from the Orange tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of DeSoto Golf Course?
DeSoto Golf Course has a course rating of 73.1 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Orange tees, the rating is 60.6 with a slope of 96.
How long is DeSoto Golf Course?
From the back tees, DeSoto Golf Course plays 6,664 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at DeSoto Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 539-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at DeSoto Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,664 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Orange tees (3,762 yards).
Is DeSoto Golf Course public or private?
DeSoto Golf Course is a public golf course in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near DeSoto Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Cortez Golf Course (Hot Springs Village), Coronado Golf Course (Hot Springs Village), Balboa Golf Course (Hot Springs Village), Ponce de Leon Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for DeSoto Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for DeSoto 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 DeSoto Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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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