Merced Golf & Country Club Merced, California
Merced Golf & Country Club is a par-103 private course in Merced, California, playing 6,529 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.4 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 103 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,529 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.4 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Merced, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.3820, -120.4525 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,529 | 72 | 71.4 | 132 |
| White | 6,198 | 72 | 76.5 | 136 |
| Red | 5,709 | 72 | 73.7 | 130 |
| Gold | 4,815 | 72 | 67.8 | 116 |
| Red/Gold Combo | 5,639 | 72 | 73.2 | 129 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.4/132 | 321 | 398 | 421 | 181 | 521 | 203 | 556 | 324 | 414 | 3339 | 509 | 195 | 412 | 476 | 192 | 365 | 365 | 145 | 531 | 3190 | 6529 |
| White 76.5/136 | 310 | 384 | 396 | 148 | 507 | 182 | 525 | 310 | 405 | 3167 | 493 | 170 | 396 | 460 | 173 | 351 | 340 | 132 | 516 | 3031 | 6198 |
| Red 73.7/130 | 297 | 367 | 345 | 115 | 490 | 167 | 478 | 273 | 388 | 2920 | 458 | 155 | 371 | 440 | 158 | 313 | 322 | 114 | 458 | 2789 | 5709 |
| Gold 67.8/116 | 180 | 314 | 283 | 96 | 454 | 138 | 422 | 239 | 290 | 2416 | 392 | 142 | 337 | 359 | 131 | 251 | 282 | 107 | 398 | 2399 | 4815 |
| Red/Gold Combo 73.2/129 | 297 | 367 | 345 | 115 | 454 | 167 | 478 | 273 | 388 | 2884 | 458 | 155 | 337 | 440 | 158 | 313 | 322 | 114 | 458 | 2755 | 5639 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,529 yards, 71.4/132)
Course rating 0.6 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Red/Gold Combo (5,639 yards, 73.2/129)
890 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,815 yards, 67.8/116)
1,714 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 8 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 556 yards. 25 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Merced Golf & Country Club?
Merced Golf & Country Club has a course rating of 71.4 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the Red/Gold Combo tees, the rating is 73.2 with a slope of 129.
How long is Merced Golf & Country Club?
From the back tees, Merced Golf & Country Club plays 6,529 yards. The course is par 103 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Merced Golf & Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 421-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Merced Golf & Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,529 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Gold Combo tees (5,639 yards).
Is Merced Golf & Country Club public or private?
Merced Golf & Country Club is a private golf course in Merced, California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Merced Golf & Country Club?
Nearby courses include Rancho Del Rey Golf Club, Rancho Del Rey Golf Club, Lake Don Pedro Golf Course, Turlock Golf & Country Club (Turlock).
Is there a yardage book for Merced Golf & Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Merced Golf & 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 Merced Golf & Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Merced Golf & 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 Merced Golf & 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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