Marin Country Club Novato, California
Marin Country Club is a par-103 private course in Novato, California, playing 6,485 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.9 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 103 (3 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,485 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.9 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 12 |
| Location | Novato, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.0647, -122.5661 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,485 | 72 | 71.9 | 134 |
| Black/Blue Combo | 6,293 | 72 | 70.9 | 133 |
| Blue | 6,167 | 72 | 76.4 | 135 |
| Challenge | 6,056 | 72 | 70 | 128 |
| Blue/White Combo | 5,855 | 72 | 74.7 | 132 |
| White | 5,739 | 72 | 74.1 | 130 |
| White/Green Combo | 5,460 | 72 | 72.3 | 123 |
| Green | 4,989 | 72 | 69.8 | 118 |
| Green/Gold Combo | 4,385 | 69 | 65.8 | 110 |
| Family Gold | 4,096 | 68 | 64.1 | 106 |
| Family - Blue | 3,086 | 62 | 56.1 | 93 |
| Family Blue | 3,086 | 68 | 58.1 | 86 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.9/134 | 367 | 392 | 380 | 317 | 351 | 151 | 469 | 358 | 380 | 3165 | 478 | 175 | 385 | 350 | 401 | 393 | 210 | 412 | 516 | 3320 | 6485 |
| Black/Blue Combo 70.9/133 | 350 | 377 | 380 | 317 | 341 | 151 | 459 | 358 | 380 | 3113 | 478 | 175 | 382 | 350 | 401 | 344 | 168 | 383 | 499 | 3180 | 6293 |
| Blue 76.4/135 | 350 | 377 | 370 | 306 | 341 | 135 | 459 | 344 | 365 | 3047 | 464 | 152 | 382 | 338 | 390 | 344 | 168 | 383 | 499 | 3120 | 6167 |
| Challenge 70/128 | 350 | 392 | 370 | 294 | 351 | 151 | 438 | 260 | 365 | 2971 | 365 | 175 | 382 | 350 | 390 | 393 | 210 | 321 | 499 | 3085 | 6056 |
| Blue/White Combo 74.7/132 | 325 | 377 | 370 | 306 | 298 | 135 | 438 | 344 | 365 | 2958 | 450 | 152 | 368 | 338 | 295 | 344 | 152 | 321 | 477 | 2897 | 5855 |
| White 74.1/130 | 325 | 356 | 360 | 294 | 298 | 118 | 438 | 329 | 357 | 2875 | 450 | 137 | 368 | 333 | 295 | 331 | 152 | 321 | 477 | 2864 | 5739 |
| White/Green Combo 72.3/123 | 325 | 356 | 360 | 294 | 284 | 118 | 381 | 260 | 357 | 2735 | 450 | 84 | 368 | 333 | 295 | 331 | 108 | 321 | 435 | 2725 | 5460 |
| Green 69.8/118 | 267 | 322 | 271 | 280 | 284 | 97 | 381 | 260 | 286 | 2448 | 365 | 84 | 328 | 307 | 292 | 325 | 108 | 297 | 435 | 2541 | 4989 |
| Green/Gold Combo 65.8/110 | 267 | 264 | 221 | 280 | 170 | 99 | 301 | 260 | 253 | 2115 | 365 | 84 | 267 | 251 | 291 | 283 | 108 | 297 | 324 | 2270 | 4385 |
| Family Gold 64.1/106 | 207 | 264 | 221 | 212 | 170 | 99 | 301 | 207 | 253 | 1934 | 318 | 87 | 267 | 251 | 291 | 283 | 92 | 249 | 324 | 2162 | 4096 |
| Family - Blue 56.1/93 | 145 | 193 | 156 | 140 | 159 | 55 | 264 | 156 | 190 | 1458 | 308 | 81 | 187 | 183 | 198 | 175 | 90 | 164 | 242 | 1628 | 3086 |
| Family Blue 58.1/86 | 145 | 193 | 156 | 140 | 159 | 55 | 264 | 156 | 190 | 1458 | 308 | 81 | 187 | 183 | 198 | 175 | 90 | 164 | 242 | 1628 | 3086 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,485 yards, 71.9/134)
Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (4,989 yards, 69.8/118)
1,496 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Family Blue (3,086 yards, 58.1/86)
3,399 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 13.9 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 516 yards. 38 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 151 yards. 55 from the Family - Blue tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Marin Country Club?
Marin Country Club has a course rating of 71.9 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Family Blue tees, the rating is 58.1 with a slope of 86.
How long is Marin Country Club?
From the back tees, Marin Country Club plays 6,485 yards. The course is par 103 with 18 holes (3 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Marin Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 380-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Marin Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,485 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Family Blue tees (3,086 yards).
Is Marin Country Club public or private?
Marin Country Club is a private golf course in Novato, California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Marin Country Club?
Nearby courses include McInnis Golf Course (San Rafael), StoneTree Golf Club (Novato), San Geronimo Golf Club, Meadow Club (Fairfax).
Is there a yardage book for Marin Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Marin 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.
How do you play Marin Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Marin Country Club 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 Marin Country Club 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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