Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club California
Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club is a par-72 private course in California, playing 6,360 yards from the Champ tees with a rating of 71.7 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,360 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.7 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.3763, -122.1736 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ | 6,360 | 5,816 | 72 | 71.7 | 137 |
| 4 Trees | 6,103 | 5,581 | 72 | 70.6 | 135 |
| 3 Trees | 5,746 | 5,254 | 72 | 69.1 | 131 |
| 2 Trees | 5,239 | 4,791 | 71 | 66.7 | 119 |
| 1 Tree | 4,474 | 4,091 | 71 | 63.1 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ 71.7/137 | 418 | 501 | 276 | 193 | 396 | 498 | 171 | 263 | 388 | 3104 | 398 | 211 | 512 | 404 | 418 | 149 | 332 | 353 | 479 | 3256 | 6360 |
| 4 Trees 70.6/135 | 389 | 494 | 256 | 187 | 381 | 482 | 151 | 258 | 381 | 2979 | 382 | 196 | 506 | 394 | 374 | 139 | 320 | 341 | 472 | 3124 | 6103 |
| 3 Trees 69.1/131 | 337 | 462 | 243 | 181 | 369 | 467 | 139 | 242 | 332 | 2772 | 369 | 185 | 488 | 370 | 364 | 128 | 287 | 330 | 453 | 2974 | 5746 |
| 2 Trees 66.7/119 | 320 | 443 | 226 | 149 | 356 | 305 | 103 | 211 | 377 | 2490 | 352 | 145 | 472 | 322 | 347 | 113 | 270 | 302 | 426 | 2749 | 5239 |
| 1 Tree 63.1/109 | 308 | 417 | 190 | 113 | 320 | 225 | 71 | 185 | 313 | 2142 | 292 | 131 | 441 | 286 | 217 | 81 | 266 | 254 | 364 | 2332 | 4474 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Champ (6,360 yards, 71.7/137)
Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: 2 Trees (5,239 yards, 66.7/119)
1,121 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: 1 Tree (4,474 yards, 63.1/109)
1,886 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.9 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 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 512 yards. 11 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 149 yards. 81 from the 1 Tree tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club?
Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club has a course rating of 71.7 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the 1 Tree tees, the rating is 63.1 with a slope of 109.
How long is Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club?
From the back tees, Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club plays 6,360 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 14, a 418-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Champ tees (6,360 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the 1 Tree tees (4,474 yards).
Is Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club public or private?
Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club is a private golf course in California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club?
Nearby courses include Stanford University Golf Course (STANFORD), Sharon Heights Golf Course (Menlo Park), Menlo Country Club (Woodside), Baylands Golf Links (Palo Alto).
Is there a yardage book for Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and 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.
How do you play Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club 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 Palo Alto Hills Golf Course and Country Club 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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