Ponderosa Golf Course California
Ponderosa Golf Course is a par-71 public course in California, playing 6,034 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 68.2 and slope of 118.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,034 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 68.2 / 118 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.3245, -120.1658 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,034 | 70 | 68.2 | 118 |
| Blue/White | 5,943 | 70 | 67.9 | 117 |
| White | 5,852 | 70 | 67.6 | 116 |
| Green | 5,092 | 70 | 64 | 110 |
| WHITE | 5,800 | 72 | 73.6 | 123 |
| RED | 5,112 | 70 | 69.6 | 120 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 68.2/118 | 387 | 299 | 145 | 360 | 358 | 175 | 436 | 355 | 502 | 3017 | 387 | 299 | 145 | 360 | 358 | 175 | 436 | 355 | 502 | 3017 | 6034 |
| Blue/White 67.9/117 | 387 | 299 | 145 | 360 | 358 | 175 | 436 | 355 | 502 | 3017 | 386 | 292 | 133 | 352 | 345 | 164 | 426 | 335 | 493 | 2926 | 5943 |
| White 67.6/116 | 386 | 292 | 133 | 352 | 345 | 164 | 426 | 335 | 493 | 2926 | 386 | 292 | 133 | 352 | 345 | 164 | 426 | 335 | 493 | 2926 | 5852 |
| Green 64/110 | 309 | 264 | 119 | 329 | 314 | 133 | 344 | 280 | 454 | 2546 | 309 | 264 | 119 | 329 | 314 | 133 | 344 | 280 | 454 | 2546 | 5092 |
| WHITE 73.6/123 | 375 | 292 | 135 | 350 | 337 | 163 | 424 | 332 | 492 | 2900 | 375 | 292 | 135 | 350 | 337 | 163 | 424 | 332 | 492 | 2900 | 5800 |
| RED 69.6/120 | 309 | 266 | 118 | 327 | 313 | 134 | 347 | 281 | 461 | 2556 | 309 | 266 | 118 | 327 | 313 | 134 | 347 | 281 | 461 | 2556 | 5112 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 |
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: Blue (6,034 yards, 68.2/118)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 2 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 9 (par 5, 502 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: WHITE (5,800 yards, 73.6/123)
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+: Green (5,092 yards, 64/110)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 3 (119 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 502 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 145 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The shortest par 3 at 145 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. At 502 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 Ponderosa Golf Course?
Ponderosa Golf Course has a course rating of 68.2 and slope of 118 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 69.6 with a slope of 120.
How long is Ponderosa Golf Course?
From the back tees, Ponderosa Golf Course plays 6,034 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Ponderosa Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 502-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Ponderosa Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,034 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (5,112 yards).
Is Ponderosa Golf Course public or private?
Ponderosa Golf Course is a public golf course in California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Ponderosa Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Ponderosa Golf Course, Schaffer's Mill Golf Course, Old Greenwood Golf Course (Truckee), Lahontan Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Ponderosa Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa 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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