Northstar Golf Course Truckee, California
Northstar Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Truckee, California, playing 6,819 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,819 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Truckee, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.2918, -120.1176 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,819 | 72 | 73 | 140 |
| Blue | 6,321 | 72 | 70.9 | 135 |
| Blue/White Combo | 6,044 | 72 | 69.7 | 128 |
| White | 5,850 | 71 | 68.8 | 127 |
| White/Gold Combo | 5,482 | 69 | 67 | 123 |
| Gold | 5,314 | 69 | 66.2 | 122 |
| Maroon | 4,483 | 66 | 62.7 | 108 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73/140 | 436 | 540 | 160 | 376 | 415 | 211 | 592 | 396 | 398 | 3524 | 387 | 341 | 299 | 180 | 514 | 185 | 452 | 365 | 572 | 3295 | 6819 |
| Blue 70.9/135 | 409 | 517 | 135 | 349 | 371 | 184 | 566 | 383 | 379 | 3293 | 355 | 332 | 287 | 161 | 467 | 155 | 372 | 355 | 544 | 3028 | 6321 |
| Blue/White Combo 69.7/128 | 391 | 517 | 135 | 349 | 350 | 158 | 522 | 383 | 354 | 3159 | 336 | 332 | 287 | 150 | 467 | 155 | 372 | 292 | 494 | 2885 | 6044 |
| White 68.8/127 | 391 | 493 | 122 | 327 | 350 | 158 | 522 | 364 | 354 | 3081 | 336 | 319 | 270 | 150 | 452 | 119 | 337 | 292 | 494 | 2769 | 5850 |
| White/Gold Combo 67/123 | 365 | 455 | 122 | 327 | 311 | 158 | 481 | 338 | 327 | 2884 | 294 | 319 | 270 | 132 | 452 | 119 | 337 | 292 | 383 | 2598 | 5482 |
| Gold 66.2/122 | 365 | 455 | 113 | 313 | 311 | 129 | 481 | 338 | 327 | 2832 | 294 | 295 | 248 | 132 | 425 | 99 | 314 | 292 | 383 | 2482 | 5314 |
| Maroon 62.7/108 | 316 | 328 | 104 | 249 | 301 | 120 | 360 | 293 | 253 | 2324 | 193 | 257 | 242 | 90 | 388 | 77 | 307 | 227 | 378 | 2159 | 4483 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,819 yards, 73/140)
Course rating 1.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White/Gold Combo (5,482 yards, 67/123)
1,337 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Maroon (4,483 yards, 62.7/108)
2,336 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 160 yards. 104 from the Maroon tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Northstar Golf Course?
Northstar Golf Course has a course rating of 73 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Maroon tees, the rating is 62.7 with a slope of 108.
How long is Northstar Golf Course?
From the back tees, Northstar Golf Course plays 6,819 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Northstar Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 592-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Northstar Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,819 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Maroon tees (4,483 yards).
Is Northstar Golf Course public or private?
Northstar Golf Course is a public golf course in Truckee, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Northstar Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Lahontan Golf Course, Martis Camp Golf Course, Martis Camp Club, Schaffer's Mill Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Northstar Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Northstar Golf Course 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 Northstar Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Northstar Golf Course 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 Northstar Golf Course 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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