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 | 9 |
| 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 |
| GOLD | 5,334 | 71 | 70.2 | 136 |
| MAROON | 4,440 | 67 | 64.8 | 122 |
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 |
| GOLD 70.2/136 | 364 | 457 | 117 | 315 | 305 | 135 | 481 | 338 | 330 | 2842 | 296 | 295 | 251 | 132 | 427 | 102 | 313 | 292 | 384 | 2492 | 5334 |
| MAROON 64.8/122 | 317 | 335 | 107 | 237 | 294 | 123 | 361 | 287 | 252 | 2313 | 216 | 248 | 248 | 94 | 354 | 78 | 306 | 203 | 380 | 2127 | 4440 |
| 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?
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 (6,819 yards, 73/140)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 7 (par 5, 592 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White/Gold Combo (5,482 yards, 67/123)
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+: MAROON (4,440 yards, 64.8/122)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 3 (107 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 592 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 185 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The shortest par 3 at 160 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. At 514 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 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 64.8 with a slope of 122.
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 (4,440 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, Schaffer's Mill Golf Course, Ponderosa 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.
Does Northstar Golf Course 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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