Talking Rock Golf Course British Columbia
Talking Rock Golf Course is a par-72 public course in British Columbia, playing 7,039 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 82.2 and slope of 153.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 33 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 23 at its narrowest. Thirteen of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. The map carries 80 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 11th.
The bunkering here is set for a driver, 28 of them inside the driving zone. Yards checks whether laying back off them beats carrying them, hole by hole, for your handicap, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 380-yard par 4 and a 440-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,039 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 82.2 / 153 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 50.8785, -119.6172 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,039 | 77 | 82.2 | 153 |
| Gold | 6,501 | 75 | 78.6 | 147 |
| Gold/White | 6,258 | 72 | 77.2 | 143 |
| White | 5,983 | 72 | 75.4 | 138 |
| RED | 5,344 | 72 | 71.9 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 82.2/153 | 380 | 440 | 507 | 472 | 462 | 196 | 558 | 217 | 383 | 3615 | 567 | 203 | 394 | 400 | 356 | 205 | 598 | 301 | 400 | 3424 | 7039 |
| Gold 78.6/147 | 349 | 407 | 477 | 442 | 423 | 181 | 536 | 190 | 366 | 3371 | 519 | 181 | 369 | 369 | 318 | 187 | 549 | 282 | 356 | 3130 | 6501 |
| Gold/White 77.2/143 | 349 | 379 | 477 | 404 | 390 | 181 | 523 | 174 | 366 | 3243 | 519 | 149 | 369 | 360 | 318 | 187 | 518 | 282 | 313 | 3015 | 6258 |
| White 75.4/138 | 344 | 379 | 434 | 404 | 390 | 141 | 523 | 174 | 333 | 3122 | 471 | 149 | 338 | 360 | 287 | 166 | 518 | 259 | 313 | 2861 | 5983 |
| RED 71.9/127 | 294 | 338 | 386 | 371 | 362 | 122 | 498 | 118 | 309 | 2798 | 413 | 110 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 148 | 479 | 240 | 291 | 2546 | 5344 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,039 yards, 82.2/153)
Course rating 10.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold/White (6,258 yards, 77.2/143)
781 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (5,344 yards, 71.9/127)
1,695 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.1 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 296 yards out, and the fairway is 38 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 273 out on the right. One greenside bunker, and 21 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 278 yards out, and the fairway is 50 yards wide at 260 yards. There is water down the right, 19 yards off the line. Two bunkers work down the right from 165 yards. No sand at the green, and 29 yards of it front to back.
The hole bends right about 191 yards out, and the fairway is 34 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 184 out on the left. Three bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends left about 262 yards out, and the fairway is 26 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 208 out on the right. Two greenside bunkers, and 32 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 266 yards out, and the fairway is 34 yards wide at 230 yards. Four bunkers work down the right from 228 yards. One greenside bunker, and 30 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 268 yards out. Two bunkers work down the left from 203 yards. Three bunkers ring the green.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Talking Rock Golf Course?
Talking Rock Golf Course has a course rating of 82.2 and slope of 153 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 71.9 with a slope of 127.
How long is Talking Rock Golf Course?
From the back tees, Talking Rock Golf Course plays 7,039 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Talking Rock Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 472-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Talking Rock Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,039 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (5,344 yards).
Is Talking Rock Golf Course public or private?
Talking Rock Golf Course is a public golf course in British Columbia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Talking Rock Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Shuswap Lake Golf Course, Shuswap Lake Golf Course, Club Shuswap Golf, Feather River Inn Golf Club & Resort.
Is there a yardage book for Talking Rock Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Talking Rock 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 Talking Rock Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Talking Rock 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 Talking Rock 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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