Benbow Valley Golf Course California
Benbow Valley Golf Course is a par-35 public course in California, playing 2,658 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 66.8 and slope of 117.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 35 (3 par 3s, 4 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 2,658 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 66.8 / 117 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.0683, -123.7848 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 2,658 | 35 | 66.8 | 117 |
| Blue/White | 2,658 | 35 | 66.5 | 116 |
| White | 2,593 | 35 | 66.2 | 115 |
| White/Red | 2,593 | 35 | 65.3 | 114 |
| Red | 2,429 | 35 | 64.4 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 66.8/117 | 257 | 162 | 327 | 147 | 335 | 485 | 479 | 142 | 324 | 2658 | 0 | 2658 |
| Blue/White 66.5/116 | 257 | 162 | 327 | 147 | 335 | 485 | 479 | 142 | 324 | 2658 | 0 | 2658 |
| White 66.2/115 | 255 | 155 | 321 | 141 | 328 | 469 | 472 | 134 | 318 | 2593 | 0 | 2593 |
| White/Red 65.3/114 | 255 | 155 | 321 | 141 | 328 | 469 | 472 | 134 | 318 | 2593 | 0 | 2593 |
| Red 64.4/113 | 244 | 124 | 306 | 121 | 322 | 464 | 459 | 89 | 300 | 2429 | 0 | 2429 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (2,658 yards, 66.8/117)
Course rating 31.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (2,593 yards, 66.2/115)
65 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 31.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (2,429 yards, 64.4/113)
229 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 29.4 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 17, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 3 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 485 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 5.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Benbow Valley Golf Course?
Benbow Valley Golf Course has a course rating of 66.8 and slope of 117 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.4 with a slope of 113.
How long is Benbow Valley Golf Course?
From the back tees, Benbow Valley Golf Course plays 2,658 yards. The course is par 35 with 18 holes (3 par 3s, 4 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Benbow Valley Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 479-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Benbow Valley Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (2,658 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (2,429 yards).
Is Benbow Valley Golf Course public or private?
Benbow Valley Golf Course is a public golf course in California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Benbow Valley Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Shelter Cove Golf Course, Redwood Empire Golf and Country Club (Fortuna).
Is there a yardage book for Benbow Valley Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Benbow Valley 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 Benbow Valley Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Benbow Valley 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 Benbow Valley 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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