Lake Merced Golf and Country Club Daly City, California
Lake Merced Golf and Country Club is a par-103 private course in Daly City, California, playing 6,870 yards from the Green tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 103 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,870 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Daly City, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.6989, -122.4755 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 6,870 | 6,282 | 72 | 73.6 | 134 |
| Green - Par 71 | 6,791 | 6,210 | 71 | 73.4 | 133 |
| Black | 6,592 | 6,028 | 72 | 72.4 | 131 |
| Blue | 6,290 | 5,752 | 72 | 71.2 | 129 |
| Blue/White Combo | 6,115 | 5,592 | 72 | 70.4 | 127 |
| White | 5,904 | 5,399 | 72 | 69.4 | 125 |
| White/Red Combo | 5,484 | 5,015 | 72 | 67.1 | 120 |
| Red | 5,096 | 4,660 | 72 | 65.5 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green 73.6/134 | 427 | 417 | 181 | 440 | 396 | 497 | 450 | 199 | 533 | 3540 | 386 | 413 | 195 | 372 | 491 | 216 | 333 | 376 | 548 | 3330 | 6870 |
| Green - Par 71 73.4/133 | 427 | 417 | 181 | 433 | 396 | 497 | 450 | 200 | 511 | 3512 | 386 | 413 | 195 | 372 | 440 | 216 | 333 | 376 | 548 | 3279 | 6791 |
| Black 72.4/131 | 412 | 385 | 160 | 407 | 396 | 497 | 431 | 180 | 510 | 3378 | 386 | 378 | 178 | 372 | 491 | 198 | 320 | 362 | 529 | 3214 | 6592 |
| Blue 71.2/129 | 412 | 368 | 145 | 393 | 376 | 478 | 408 | 155 | 493 | 3228 | 367 | 359 | 162 | 354 | 474 | 178 | 310 | 353 | 505 | 3062 | 6290 |
| Blue/White Combo 70.4/127 | 394 | 368 | 145 | 365 | 376 | 478 | 393 | 125 | 481 | 3125 | 367 | 359 | 151 | 354 | 461 | 178 | 310 | 353 | 457 | 2990 | 6115 |
| White 69.4/125 | 394 | 348 | 120 | 367 | 358 | 464 | 393 | 126 | 482 | 3052 | 350 | 327 | 151 | 334 | 463 | 162 | 297 | 311 | 457 | 2852 | 5904 |
| White/Red Combo 67.1/120 | 265 | 348 | 120 | 234 | 358 | 464 | 327 | 125 | 481 | 2722 | 312 | 327 | 143 | 334 | 461 | 162 | 255 | 311 | 457 | 2762 | 5484 |
| Red 65.5/115 | 265 | 333 | 119 | 234 | 322 | 453 | 327 | 101 | 416 | 2570 | 312 | 281 | 143 | 296 | 388 | 135 | 255 | 311 | 405 | 2526 | 5096 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 |
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: Green (6,870 yards, 73.6/134)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 7 (par 4, 450 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,904 yards, 69.4/125)
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+: Red (5,096 yards, 65.5/115)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 3 (119 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 450 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 195 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 548 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 181 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 386-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lake Merced Golf and Country Club?
Lake Merced Golf and Country Club has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.5 with a slope of 115.
How long is Lake Merced Golf and Country Club?
From the back tees, Lake Merced Golf and Country Club plays 6,870 yards. The course is par 103 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lake Merced Golf and Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 450-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Merced Golf and Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Green tees (6,870 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,096 yards).
Is Lake Merced Golf and Country Club public or private?
Lake Merced Golf and Country Club is a private golf course in Daly City, California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Lake Merced Golf and Country Club?
Nearby courses include Gleneagles Golf Course (San Francisco), Lincoln Park Golf Course (34th Avenue), Crystal Springs Golf Course (Burlingame), Corica Park Golf Course (Alameda).
Is there a yardage book for Lake Merced Golf and Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Merced Golf and 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 Lake Merced Golf and 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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