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 | 11 |
| 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 |
| Hunter | 6,106 | 74 | 76.5 | 136 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
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: Vista (6,503 yards, 72.6/133)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 3 (par 4, 407 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Hunter/Watson (5,876 yards, 69.6/125)
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+: Ratcliff (5,093 yards, 71/121)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 2 (95 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 407 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 177 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 542 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 142 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 421-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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), Orinda Country Club, Mill Valley Golf Course (Mill Valley), McInnis Golf Course (San Rafael).
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.
Does Berkeley Country Club 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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