Bennett Valley Golf Course Santa Rosa, California
Bennett Valley Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Santa Rosa, California, playing 6,527 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.1 and slope of 118.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,527 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.1 / 118 |
| Tee Options | 11 |
| Location | Santa Rosa, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.4226, -122.6601 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,527 | 72 | 71.1 | 118 |
| Back Combo | 6,306 | 72 | 70.3 | 115 |
| White | 6,081 | 72 | 69.5 | 114 |
| Forward Combo | 5,301 | 70 | 66.9 | 109 |
| Red | 5,075 | 69 | 66.2 | 107 |
| BLUE | 6,527 | 75 | 76.4 | 128 |
| BACK COMBO | 6,301 | 73 | 75.2 | 124 |
| WHITE | 6,081 | 73 | 74.2 | 125 |
| Red/White COMBO | 5,301 | 72 | 69.7 | 114 |
| BVWC RED | 5,281 | 72 | 69.8 | 114 |
| RED | 5,075 | 72 | 68.4 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.1/118 | 487 | 440 | 365 | 324 | 512 | 172 | 369 | 206 | 378 | 3253 | 481 | 174 | 420 | 388 | 381 | 165 | 366 | 429 | 470 | 3274 | 6527 |
| Back Combo 70.3/115 | 487 | 424 | 365 | 293 | 488 | 172 | 338 | 190 | 378 | 3135 | 481 | 148 | 406 | 388 | 362 | 137 | 366 | 413 | 470 | 3171 | 6306 |
| White 69.5/114 | 433 | 424 | 341 | 308 | 488 | 152 | 338 | 185 | 361 | 3030 | 458 | 148 | 406 | 353 | 362 | 137 | 348 | 413 | 426 | 3051 | 6081 |
| Forward Combo 66.9/109 | 369 | 318 | 341 | 308 | 364 | 152 | 338 | 143 | 344 | 2677 | 368 | 148 | 280 | 297 | 352 | 103 | 348 | 302 | 426 | 2624 | 5301 |
| Red 66.2/107 | 369 | 318 | 315 | 293 | 364 | 141 | 321 | 143 | 344 | 2608 | 368 | 124 | 280 | 297 | 352 | 103 | 273 | 302 | 368 | 2467 | 5075 |
| BLUE 76.4/128 | 487 | 440 | 365 | 324 | 512 | 172 | 369 | 206 | 378 | 3253 | 481 | 174 | 420 | 388 | 381 | 165 | 366 | 429 | 470 | 3274 | 6527 |
| BACK COMBO 75.2/124 | 487 | 424 | 365 | 293 | 488 | 172 | 338 | 185 | 378 | 3130 | 481 | 148 | 406 | 388 | 362 | 137 | 366 | 413 | 470 | 3171 | 6301 |
| WHITE 74.2/125 | 433 | 424 | 341 | 308 | 488 | 152 | 338 | 185 | 361 | 3030 | 458 | 148 | 406 | 353 | 362 | 137 | 348 | 413 | 426 | 3051 | 6081 |
| Red/White COMBO 69.7/114 | 369 | 318 | 341 | 308 | 364 | 152 | 338 | 143 | 344 | 2677 | 368 | 148 | 280 | 297 | 352 | 103 | 348 | 302 | 426 | 2624 | 5301 |
| BVWC RED 69.8/114 | 396 | 318 | 315 | 293 | 364 | 141 | 321 | 175 | 344 | 2667 | 401 | 124 | 280 | 353 | 352 | 103 | 273 | 302 | 426 | 2614 | 5281 |
| RED 68.4/111 | 369 | 318 | 315 | 293 | 364 | 141 | 321 | 143 | 344 | 2608 | 368 | 124 | 280 | 297 | 352 | 103 | 273 | 302 | 368 | 2467 | 5075 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,527 yards, 71.1/118)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 2 (par 4, 440 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,081 yards, 69.5/114)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: RED (5,075 yards, 68.4/111)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 15 (103 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 440 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 174 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 512 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 165 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 420-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bennett Valley Golf Course?
Bennett Valley Golf Course has a course rating of 71.1 and slope of 118 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 68.4 with a slope of 111.
How long is Bennett Valley Golf Course?
From the back tees, Bennett Valley Golf Course plays 6,527 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bennett Valley Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 440-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bennett Valley Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,527 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (5,075 yards).
Is Bennett Valley Golf Course public or private?
Bennett Valley Golf Course is a public golf course in Santa Rosa, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bennett Valley Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Fairgrounds Golf Course (Santa Rosa), Oakmont Golf Club (Santa Rosa), Foxtail Golf Club (Rohnert Park), Wikiup Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Bennett Valley Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bennett 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.
Does Bennett Valley Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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