Balboa Municipal Golf Course Encino, California
Balboa Municipal Golf Course is a par-68 municipal course in Encino, California, playing 2,175 yards from the White tees with a rating of 61 and slope of 96.
Course Overview
| Type | Municipal |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 68 (6 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 2,175 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 61 / 96 |
| Tee Options | 2 |
| Location | Encino, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.1751, -118.4950 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,175 | 68 | 61 | 96 |
| Red | 2,135 | 68 | 59.4 | 92 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 61/96 | 150 | 130 | 395 | 175 | 350 | 238 | 218 | 198 | 321 | 2175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2175 |
| Red 59.4/92 | 150 | 130 | 395 | 135 | 350 | 238 | 218 | 198 | 321 | 2135 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2135 |
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 68 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White (2,175 yards, 61/96)
Course rating 7.0 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (2,175 yards, 61/96)
Course rating 7.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (2,135 yards, 59.4/92)
40 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 130 yards.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Balboa Municipal Golf Course?
Balboa Municipal Golf Course has a course rating of 61 and slope of 96 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 59.4 with a slope of 92.
How long is Balboa Municipal Golf Course?
From the back tees, Balboa Municipal Golf Course plays 2,175 yards. The course is par 68 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Balboa Municipal Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 395-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Balboa Municipal Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (2,175 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (2,135 yards).
Is Balboa Municipal Golf Course public or private?
Balboa Municipal Golf Course is a municipal golf course in Encino, California. Tee times are available to the public. This is a municipally operated course.
What courses are near Balboa Municipal Golf Course?
Nearby courses include El Caballero Country Club (Tarzana), Braemar Country Club, Mission Hills Golf Course (North Hills), Woodland Hills Country Club (Woodland Hills).
Is there a yardage book for Balboa Municipal Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Balboa Municipal 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 Balboa Municipal Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Balboa Municipal 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 Balboa Municipal 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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