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China Lake Golf Course California

California Public Par 72 18 Holes 7 Tees

China Lake Golf Course is a par-72 public course in California, playing 6,780 yards from the Blue (TEMP) tees with a rating of 72.2 and slope of 122.

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Course Overview

TypePublic
Holes / Par18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s)
Length6,780 yards
Rating / Slope72.2 / 122
Tee Options7
LocationCalifornia, USA
Coordinates35.6617, -117.6346

Tee Options & Ratings

TeeYardsParRatingSlope
Blue (TEMP)6,7807272.2122
Blue/White (TEMP)6,5947271.4121
White (TEMP)6,4087276.6130
White/Gold (TEMP)6,1387275.1127
Gold (TEMP)5,8687273.6124
Gold/Red (TEMP)5,6697272.5121
Red (TEMP)5,4707271.4118

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTotal
Blue (TEMP) 72.2/122495369402342445192539185421339049536940234244519253918542133906780
Blue/White (TEMP) 71.4/121495369402342445192539185421339046635138732842116951915141232046594
White (TEMP) 76.6/130466351387328421169519151412320446635138732842116951915141232046408
White/Gold (TEMP) 75.1/127466351387328421169519151412320444334432432135116048114636429346138
Gold (TEMP) 73.6/124443344324321351160481146364293444334432432135116048114636429345868
Gold/Red (TEMP) 72.5/121443344324321351160481146364293444230932128932511144713935227355669
Red (TEMP) 71.4/118442309321289325111447139352273544230932128932511144713935227355470
Par544443534365444435343672
Hdcp142128106161847593131711511

Which Tees Should You Play?

Handicap 0-10: Blue (TEMP) (6,780 yards, 72.2/122)

Course rating 0.2 above par.

Handicap 10-20: White/Gold (TEMP) (6,138 yards, 75.1/127)

642 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.1 above par.

Handicap 20+: Red (TEMP) (5,470 yards, 71.4/118)

1,310 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 below par.

Hole-by-Hole Highlights

Hole 16
Par 5 · 539 yards
Hdcp 1 · Fwd: 447y

Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.

Hole 8
Par 3 · 185 yards
Hdcp 18 · Fwd: 139y

Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.

Hole 7
Par 5 · 539 yards
Hdcp 16 · Fwd: 447y

The longest hole on the card at 539 yards.

Hole 2
Par 4 · 369 yards
Hdcp 2 · Fwd: 309y

Stroke index 2.

Nearby Courses

Trona Golf Course
Trona · Public

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the slope and rating of China Lake Golf Course?

China Lake Golf Course has a course rating of 72.2 and slope of 122 from the back tees. From the Red (TEMP) tees, the rating is 71.4 with a slope of 118.

How long is China Lake Golf Course?

From the back tees, China Lake Golf Course plays 6,780 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).

What is the hardest hole at China Lake Golf Course?

The number 1 handicap hole is hole 16, a 539-yard par 5 from the back tees.

What tees should I play at China Lake Golf Course?

For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue (TEMP) tees (6,780 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red (TEMP) tees (5,470 yards).

Is China Lake Golf Course public or private?

China Lake Golf Course is a public golf course in California. Tee times are available to the public.

What courses are near China Lake Golf Course?

Nearby courses include Trona Golf Course (Trona).

Is there a yardage book for China Lake Golf Course?

Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for China Lake 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 China Lake Golf Course?

The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at China Lake 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 China Lake 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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