Baylands Golf Links Palo Alto, California
Baylands Golf Links is a par-72 municipal course in Palo Alto, California, playing 6,680 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.4 and slope of 127. Designed by Forrest Richardson (2018).
Course Overview
| Type | Municipal |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,680 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.4 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Architect | Forrest Richardson |
| Year | 2018 |
| Location | Palo Alto, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.4574, -122.1189 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,657 | 6,087 | 72 | 72.2 | 125 |
| Blue | 6,081 | 5,560 | 72 | 69.6 | 119 |
| Blue/White Combo | 5,747 | 5,255 | 72 | 68 | 114 |
| White | 5,458 | 4,991 | 72 | 66.8 | 110 |
| White/Green Combo | 5,219 | 4,772 | 72 | 65.6 | 108 |
| Green | 4,743 | 4,337 | 71 | 62.9 | 107 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.2/125 | 496 | 389 | 524 | 184 | 368 | 429 | 335 | 233 | 554 | 3512 | 440 | 411 | 153 | 510 | 392 | 143 | 354 | 231 | 511 | 3145 | 6657 |
| Blue 69.6/119 | 464 | 364 | 500 | 140 | 304 | 399 | 297 | 193 | 531 | 3192 | 380 | 394 | 126 | 489 | 368 | 118 | 325 | 200 | 489 | 2889 | 6081 |
| Blue/White Combo 68/114 | 464 | 321 | 500 | 140 | 279 | 350 | 297 | 159 | 531 | 3041 | 336 | 373 | 126 | 489 | 336 | 118 | 325 | 172 | 431 | 2706 | 5747 |
| White 66.8/110 | 412 | 321 | 452 | 105 | 279 | 350 | 273 | 159 | 511 | 2862 | 336 | 373 | 103 | 463 | 336 | 96 | 286 | 172 | 431 | 2596 | 5458 |
| White/Green Combo 65.6/108 | 412 | 321 | 406 | 105 | 279 | 350 | 273 | 136 | 469 | 2751 | 336 | 329 | 103 | 421 | 336 | 96 | 286 | 130 | 431 | 2468 | 5219 |
| Green 62.9/107 | 342 | 280 | 406 | 83 | 235 | 314 | 230 | 136 | 469 | 2495 | 288 | 329 | 86 | 421 | 273 | 77 | 249 | 130 | 395 | 2248 | 4743 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,657 yards, 72.2/125)
Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/White Combo (5,747 yards, 68/114)
910 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,743 yards, 62.9/107)
1,914 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 554 yards. 30 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 143 yards. 77 from the Green tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Baylands Golf Links?
Baylands Golf Links has a course rating of 72.4 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 62.9 with a slope of 107.
How long is Baylands Golf Links?
From the back tees, Baylands Golf Links plays 6,680 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What tees should I play at Baylands Golf Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,657 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,743 yards).
Is Baylands Golf Links public or private?
Baylands Golf Links is a municipal golf course in Palo Alto, California. Tee times are available to the public. This is a municipally operated course.
What courses are near Baylands Golf Links?
Nearby courses include Stanford University Golf Course (STANFORD), The Golf Club at Moffett Field (Moffett Field), Sharon Heights Golf Course (Menlo Park), Menlo Country Club (Woodside).
Is there a yardage book for Baylands Golf Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Baylands Golf Links 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 Baylands Golf Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Baylands Golf Links 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 Baylands Golf Links 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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