Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course California
Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course is a par-72 resort course in California, playing 7,470 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 76.5 and slope of 144.
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,470 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.5 / 144 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.6439, -116.2514 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,470 | 6,831 | 72 | 76.5 | 144 |
| Blue | 6,934 | 6,340 | 72 | 73.9 | 140 |
| White | 6,455 | 5,902 | 72 | 71.8 | 135 |
| Gold | 5,892 | 5,388 | 72 | 69 | 129 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 76.5/144 | 428 | 426 | 593 | 386 | 172 | 487 | 559 | 235 | 451 | 3737 | 447 | 435 | 466 | 208 | 372 | 577 | 480 | 203 | 545 | 3733 | 7470 |
| Blue 73.9/140 | 378 | 415 | 547 | 332 | 151 | 471 | 526 | 193 | 431 | 3444 | 423 | 413 | 446 | 182 | 340 | 533 | 460 | 187 | 506 | 3490 | 6934 |
| White 71.8/135 | 359 | 377 | 529 | 317 | 136 | 439 | 505 | 175 | 402 | 3239 | 378 | 365 | 402 | 166 | 322 | 520 | 409 | 164 | 490 | 3216 | 6455 |
| Gold 69/129 | 343 | 363 | 513 | 317 | 115 | 390 | 483 | 138 | 363 | 3025 | 358 | 321 | 359 | 150 | 284 | 487 | 346 | 145 | 417 | 2867 | 5892 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,470 yards, 76.5/144)
Course rating 4.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,455 yards, 71.8/135)
1,015 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,892 yards, 69/129)
1,578 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 593 yards. 16 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 172 yards. 115 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course?
Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course has a course rating of 76.5 and slope of 144 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 69 with a slope of 129.
How long is Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course?
From the back tees, Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course plays 7,470 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 487-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,470 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,892 yards).
Is Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course public or private?
Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course is a resort golf course in California. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Palms Golf Club (La Quinta), The Madison Club, The Hideaway (Pete Dye & Clive Clark Courses), The Quarry at La Quinta.
Is there a yardage book for Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Jack Nicklaus Resort 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 Jack Nicklaus Resort Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Jack Nicklaus Resort 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 Jack Nicklaus Resort 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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