Montecito Country Club Santa Barbara, California
Montecito Country Club is a par-101 private course in Santa Barbara, California, playing 6,540 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 78 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 101 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,540 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.4251, -119.6567 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,540 | 71 | 78 | 143 |
| Black/White | 6,360 | 71 | 77 | 141 |
| White | 6,067 | 71 | 75.3 | 137 |
| White/Green | 5,471 | 71 | 72 | 130 |
| Green | 5,219 | 71 | 70.6 | 127 |
| Black | 6,540 | 71 | 78 | 143 |
| Black/White | 6,360 | 71 | 77 | 141 |
| White | 6,067 | 71 | 75.3 | 137 |
| White/Green | 5,471 | 71 | 72 | 130 |
| Green | 5,219 | 71 | 70.6 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 78/143 | 374 | 369 | 175 | 544 | 417 | 209 | 326 | 530 | 148 | 3092 | 319 | 549 | 454 | 400 | 191 | 400 | 410 | 172 | 553 | 3448 | 6540 |
| Black/White 77/141 | 374 | 348 | 175 | 496 | 417 | 192 | 326 | 530 | 148 | 3006 | 319 | 511 | 454 | 400 | 191 | 400 | 382 | 172 | 525 | 3354 | 6360 |
| White 75.3/137 | 346 | 348 | 158 | 496 | 386 | 192 | 297 | 507 | 129 | 2859 | 301 | 511 | 427 | 376 | 167 | 386 | 382 | 133 | 525 | 3208 | 6067 |
| White/Green 72/130 | 275 | 312 | 158 | 453 | 386 | 134 | 297 | 427 | 129 | 2571 | 301 | 434 | 361 | 376 | 167 | 339 | 314 | 133 | 475 | 2900 | 5471 |
| Green 70.6/127 | 275 | 312 | 137 | 453 | 342 | 134 | 258 | 427 | 115 | 2453 | 274 | 434 | 361 | 335 | 112 | 339 | 314 | 122 | 475 | 2766 | 5219 |
| Black 78/143 | 374 | 369 | 175 | 544 | 417 | 209 | 326 | 530 | 148 | 3092 | 319 | 549 | 454 | 400 | 191 | 400 | 410 | 172 | 553 | 3448 | 6540 |
| Black/White 77/141 | 374 | 348 | 175 | 496 | 417 | 192 | 326 | 530 | 148 | 3006 | 319 | 511 | 454 | 400 | 191 | 400 | 382 | 172 | 525 | 3354 | 6360 |
| White 75.3/137 | 346 | 348 | 158 | 496 | 386 | 192 | 297 | 507 | 129 | 2859 | 301 | 511 | 427 | 376 | 167 | 386 | 382 | 133 | 525 | 3208 | 6067 |
| White/Green 72/130 | 275 | 312 | 158 | 453 | 386 | 134 | 297 | 427 | 129 | 2571 | 301 | 434 | 361 | 376 | 167 | 339 | 314 | 133 | 475 | 2900 | 5471 |
| Green 70.6/127 | 275 | 312 | 137 | 453 | 342 | 134 | 258 | 427 | 115 | 2453 | 274 | 434 | 361 | 335 | 112 | 339 | 314 | 122 | 475 | 2766 | 5219 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 |
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 (6,540 yards, 78/143)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 11 (par 5, 549 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,067 yards, 75.3/137)
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+: Green (5,219 yards, 70.6/127)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 9 (115 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 549 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 148 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 553 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 #2 handicap hole. At 530 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Montecito Country Club?
Montecito Country Club has a course rating of 78 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 70.6 with a slope of 127.
How long is Montecito Country Club?
From the back tees, Montecito Country Club plays 6,540 yards. The course is par 101 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Montecito Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 549-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Montecito Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,540 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,219 yards).
Is Montecito Country Club public or private?
Montecito Country Club is a private golf course in Santa Barbara, California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Montecito Country Club?
Nearby courses include Birnam Wood Golf Club (Santa Barbara), Valley Club of Montecito (Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara Golf Course (Santa Barbara), La Cumbre Country Club (Santa Barbara).
Is there a yardage book for Montecito Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Montecito 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 Montecito 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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