Franklin Canyon Golf Course San Rafael, California
Franklin Canyon Golf Course is a par-72 public course in San Rafael, California, playing 6,542 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.5 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,542 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.5 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | San Rafael, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.0052, -122.2201 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,542 | 5,982 | 72 | 71.5 | 131 |
| White | 6,092 | 5,571 | 72 | 69.2 | 124 |
| Red | 5,371 | 4,911 | 71 | 65.8 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.5/131 | 490 | 186 | 356 | 179 | 366 | 202 | 521 | 404 | 518 | 3222 | 381 | 212 | 366 | 519 | 363 | 456 | 367 | 150 | 506 | 3320 | 6542 |
| White 69.2/124 | 464 | 163 | 340 | 163 | 346 | 189 | 506 | 389 | 504 | 3064 | 368 | 186 | 339 | 502 | 329 | 385 | 344 | 126 | 449 | 3028 | 6092 |
| Red 65.8/113 | 439 | 125 | 322 | 148 | 326 | 168 | 491 | 325 | 418 | 2762 | 354 | 130 | 275 | 424 | 313 | 370 | 280 | 88 | 375 | 2609 | 5371 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,542 yards, 71.5/131)
Course rating 0.5 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,092 yards, 69.2/124)
450 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,371 yards, 65.8/113)
1,171 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.2 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 521 yards. 2 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 150 yards. 88 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 5 par 3s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Franklin Canyon Golf Course?
Franklin Canyon Golf Course has a course rating of 71.5 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.8 with a slope of 113.
How long is Franklin Canyon Golf Course?
From the back tees, Franklin Canyon Golf Course plays 6,542 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Franklin Canyon Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 404-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Franklin Canyon Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,542 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,371 yards).
Is Franklin Canyon Golf Course public or private?
Franklin Canyon Golf Course is a public golf course in San Rafael, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Franklin Canyon Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Richmond Country Club, Grayson Woods Golf Course (Pleasant Hill), Orinda Country Club, Tilden Park Golf Course (Berkeley).
Is there a yardage book for Franklin Canyon Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Franklin Canyon 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 Franklin Canyon Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Franklin Canyon 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 Franklin Canyon 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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