Berkeley Country Club El Cerrito, California
Berkeley Country Club is a par-72 private course in El Cerrito, California, playing 6,503 yards from the Vista tees with a rating of 72.6 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (3 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,503 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.6 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | El Cerrito, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.9326, -122.3018 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista | 6,503 | 72 | 72.6 | 133 |
| Vista/Hunter | 6,347 | 72 | 71.8 | 131 |
| Hunter | 6,106 | 74 | 76.5 | 136 |
| Hunter/Watson | 5,876 | 72 | 69.6 | 125 |
| Watson | 5,716 | 74 | 74.3 | 132 |
| Watson/Ratcliff Combo | 5,257 | 72 | 71.8 | 125 |
| Ratcliff | 5,093 | 72 | 71 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista 72.6/133 | 373 | 142 | 407 | 332 | 414 | 433 | 254 | 501 | 364 | 3220 | 542 | 337 | 201 | 427 | 421 | 351 | 483 | 177 | 344 | 3283 | 6503 |
| Vista/Hunter 71.8/131 | 373 | 142 | 393 | 332 | 414 | 423 | 254 | 471 | 364 | 3166 | 542 | 337 | 184 | 400 | 402 | 351 | 483 | 162 | 320 | 3181 | 6347 |
| Hunter 76.5/136 | 349 | 134 | 393 | 320 | 367 | 423 | 231 | 471 | 340 | 3028 | 511 | 315 | 184 | 400 | 402 | 316 | 468 | 162 | 320 | 3078 | 6106 |
| Hunter/Watson 69.6/125 | 332 | 134 | 377 | 320 | 313 | 423 | 231 | 458 | 304 | 2892 | 511 | 315 | 142 | 376 | 402 | 316 | 468 | 162 | 292 | 2984 | 5876 |
| Watson 74.3/132 | 332 | 116 | 387 | 310 | 313 | 415 | 223 | 458 | 304 | 2858 | 466 | 288 | 142 | 376 | 392 | 295 | 449 | 158 | 292 | 2858 | 5716 |
| Watson/Ratcliff Combo 71.8/125 | 266 | 116 | 319 | 218 | 313 | 415 | 223 | 390 | 304 | 2564 | 466 | 288 | 142 | 359 | 334 | 295 | 396 | 121 | 292 | 2693 | 5257 |
| Ratcliff 71/121 | 266 | 95 | 319 | 218 | 301 | 349 | 199 | 390 | 304 | 2441 | 448 | 288 | 142 | 359 | 334 | 272 | 396 | 121 | 292 | 2652 | 5093 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Vista (6,503 yards, 72.6/133)
Course rating 0.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Hunter/Watson (5,876 yards, 69.6/125)
627 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Ratcliff (5,093 yards, 71/121)
1,410 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 542 yards. 41 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 142 yards. 95 from the Ratcliff tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Berkeley Country Club?
Berkeley Country Club has a course rating of 72.6 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the Ratcliff tees, the rating is 71 with a slope of 121.
How long is Berkeley Country Club?
From the back tees, Berkeley Country Club plays 6,503 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (3 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Berkeley Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 407-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Berkeley Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Vista tees (6,503 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Ratcliff tees (5,093 yards).
Is Berkeley Country Club public or private?
Berkeley Country Club is a private golf course in El Cerrito, California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Berkeley Country Club?
Nearby courses include Tilden Park Golf Course (Berkeley), Richmond Country Club, Orinda Country Club, Presidio Golf Course (San Francisco).
Is there a yardage book for Berkeley Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Berkeley Country Club 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 Berkeley Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Berkeley Country Club 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 Berkeley Country Club 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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