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 | 6 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,952 yards, 73.5/129)
Course rating 1.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,067 yards, 69.7/119)
885 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,069 yards, 64.5/109)
1,883 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.5 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 564 yards. 13 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3.
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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 64.5 with a slope of 109.
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), Lake Chabot Golf Course (Oakland), Sequoyah Country Club (Oakland).
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.
How do you play Metropolitan Golf Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Metropolitan Golf Links 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 Metropolitan Golf Links 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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