Metropolitan Golf Links Oakland, California
Metropolitan Golf Links is a par-70 public course in Oakland, California, playing 6,952 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.5 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,952 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.5 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 11 |
| Location | Oakland, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.7197, -122.1964 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,952 | 72 | 73.5 | 129 |
| Blue | 6,529 | 72 | 77.4 | 131 |
| White | 6,067 | 72 | 69.7 | 119 |
| Silver | 5,887 | 72 | 68.6 | 116 |
| Red | 5,537 | 72 | 66.7 | 114 |
| Gold | 5,069 | 72 | 64.5 | 109 |
| Blue | 6,529 | 72 | 77.4 | 131 |
| WHITE | 6,067 | 72 | 74.8 | 127 |
| SILVER | 5,887 | 72 | 74 | 126 |
| RED | 5,537 | 72 | 72 | 120 |
| GOLD | 5,069 | 72 | 69.4 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.5/129 | 365 | 395 | 527 | 469 | 191 | 505 | 168 | 408 | 422 | 3450 | 564 | 435 | 160 | 388 | 428 | 189 | 372 | 551 | 415 | 3502 | 6952 |
| Blue 77.4/131 | 341 | 372 | 503 | 445 | 164 | 485 | 143 | 387 | 407 | 3247 | 534 | 412 | 142 | 362 | 400 | 165 | 353 | 526 | 388 | 3282 | 6529 |
| White 69.7/119 | 315 | 348 | 472 | 422 | 144 | 457 | 119 | 360 | 385 | 3022 | 508 | 385 | 120 | 330 | 377 | 141 | 326 | 497 | 361 | 3045 | 6067 |
| Silver 68.6/116 | 315 | 321 | 472 | 386 | 144 | 457 | 119 | 360 | 363 | 2937 | 476 | 385 | 120 | 330 | 349 | 141 | 326 | 462 | 361 | 2950 | 5887 |
| Red 66.7/114 | 293 | 321 | 442 | 386 | 123 | 431 | 100 | 297 | 334 | 2727 | 476 | 363 | 101 | 305 | 349 | 118 | 303 | 462 | 333 | 2810 | 5537 |
| Gold 64.5/109 | 273 | 297 | 414 | 357 | 106 | 406 | 83 | 277 | 309 | 2522 | 462 | 316 | 83 | 241 | 322 | 97 | 288 | 428 | 310 | 2547 | 5069 |
| Blue 77.4/131 | 341 | 372 | 503 | 445 | 164 | 485 | 143 | 387 | 407 | 3247 | 534 | 412 | 142 | 362 | 400 | 165 | 353 | 526 | 388 | 3282 | 6529 |
| WHITE 74.8/127 | 315 | 348 | 472 | 422 | 144 | 457 | 119 | 360 | 385 | 3022 | 508 | 385 | 120 | 330 | 377 | 141 | 326 | 497 | 361 | 3045 | 6067 |
| SILVER 74/126 | 315 | 321 | 472 | 386 | 144 | 457 | 119 | 360 | 363 | 2937 | 476 | 385 | 120 | 330 | 349 | 141 | 326 | 462 | 361 | 2950 | 5887 |
| RED 72/120 | 293 | 321 | 442 | 386 | 123 | 431 | 100 | 297 | 334 | 2727 | 476 | 363 | 101 | 305 | 349 | 118 | 303 | 462 | 333 | 2810 | 5537 |
| GOLD 69.4/114 | 273 | 297 | 414 | 357 | 106 | 406 | 83 | 277 | 309 | 2522 | 462 | 316 | 83 | 241 | 322 | 97 | 288 | 428 | 310 | 2547 | 5069 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 12 |
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: Black (6,952 yards, 73.5/129)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 9 (par 4, 422 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,067 yards, 69.7/119)
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+: GOLD (5,069 yards, 69.4/114)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 12 (83 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 422 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 160 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 564 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 #3 handicap hole. A 408-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Metropolitan Golf Links?
Metropolitan Golf Links has a course rating of 73.5 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the GOLD tees, the rating is 69.4 with a slope of 114.
How long is Metropolitan Golf Links?
From the back tees, Metropolitan Golf Links plays 6,952 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Metropolitan Golf Links?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 422-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Metropolitan Golf Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,952 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the GOLD tees (5,069 yards).
Is Metropolitan Golf Links public or private?
Metropolitan Golf Links is a public golf course in Oakland, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Metropolitan Golf Links?
Nearby courses include Marina Golf Course (San Leandro), Corica Park Golf Course (Alameda), Tony Lema Golf Course (Monarch Bay Drive), Skywest Golf Course (Hayward).
Is there a yardage book for Metropolitan Golf Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Metropolitan Golf Links 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 Metropolitan Golf Links 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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