China Lake Golf Course California
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.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,780 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.2 / 122 |
| Tee Options | 12 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.6617, -117.6346 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (TEMP) | 6,780 | 72 | 72.2 | 122 |
| Blue/White (TEMP) | 6,594 | 72 | 71.4 | 121 |
| White (TEMP) | 6,408 | 72 | 76.6 | 130 |
| White/Gold (TEMP) | 6,138 | 72 | 75.1 | 127 |
| Gold (TEMP) | 5,868 | 72 | 73.6 | 124 |
| Gold/Red (TEMP) | 5,669 | 72 | 72.5 | 121 |
| Red (TEMP) | 5,470 | 72 | 71.4 | 118 |
| White (TEMP) | 6,408 | 72 | 76.6 | 130 |
| White/Gold (TEMP) | 6,138 | 72 | 75.1 | 127 |
| Gold (TEMP) | 5,868 | 72 | 73.6 | 124 |
| Gold/Red (TEMP) | 5,669 | 72 | 72.5 | 121 |
| Red (TEMP) | 5,470 | 72 | 71.4 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (TEMP) 72.2/122 | 495 | 369 | 402 | 342 | 445 | 192 | 539 | 185 | 421 | 3390 | 495 | 369 | 402 | 342 | 445 | 192 | 539 | 185 | 421 | 3390 | 6780 |
| Blue/White (TEMP) 71.4/121 | 495 | 369 | 402 | 342 | 445 | 192 | 539 | 185 | 421 | 3390 | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 6594 |
| White (TEMP) 76.6/130 | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 6408 |
| White/Gold (TEMP) 75.1/127 | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 6138 |
| Gold (TEMP) 73.6/124 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 5868 |
| Gold/Red (TEMP) 72.5/121 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 442 | 309 | 321 | 289 | 325 | 111 | 447 | 139 | 352 | 2735 | 5669 |
| Red (TEMP) 71.4/118 | 442 | 309 | 321 | 289 | 325 | 111 | 447 | 139 | 352 | 2735 | 442 | 309 | 321 | 289 | 325 | 111 | 447 | 139 | 352 | 2735 | 5470 |
| White (TEMP) 76.6/130 | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 6408 |
| White/Gold (TEMP) 75.1/127 | 466 | 351 | 387 | 328 | 421 | 169 | 519 | 151 | 412 | 3204 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 6138 |
| Gold (TEMP) 73.6/124 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 5868 |
| Gold/Red (TEMP) 72.5/121 | 443 | 344 | 324 | 321 | 351 | 160 | 481 | 146 | 364 | 2934 | 442 | 309 | 321 | 289 | 325 | 111 | 447 | 139 | 352 | 2735 | 5669 |
| Red (TEMP) 71.4/118 | 442 | 309 | 321 | 289 | 325 | 111 | 447 | 139 | 352 | 2735 | 442 | 309 | 321 | 289 | 325 | 111 | 447 | 139 | 352 | 2735 | 5470 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 |
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 (TEMP) (6,780 yards, 72.2/122)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 16 (par 5, 539 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White/Gold (TEMP) (6,138 yards, 75.1/127)
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 (TEMP) (5,470 yards, 71.4/118)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 8 (139 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 539 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 185 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 539 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 #2 handicap hole. A 369-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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.
Does China Lake 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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