Poplar Creek Golf Course San Mateo, California
Poplar Creek Golf Course is a par-70 public course in San Mateo, California, playing 5,988 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 69.7 and slope of 115.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,988 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.7 / 115 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | San Mateo, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.5845, -122.3226 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,988 | 5,475 | 70 | 69.7 | 115 |
| Gold | 5,574 | 5,097 | 70 | 67.6 | 112 |
| Silver | 5,158 | 4,716 | 70 | 65.3 | 109 |
| Yellow | 4,688 | 4,287 | 70 | 63.1 | 99 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 69.7/115 | 517 | 414 | 186 | 394 | 173 | 284 | 202 | 289 | 469 | 2928 | 455 | 318 | 209 | 403 | 537 | 149 | 470 | 137 | 382 | 3060 | 5988 |
| Gold 67.6/112 | 493 | 397 | 175 | 374 | 159 | 259 | 171 | 268 | 455 | 2751 | 421 | 287 | 175 | 374 | 503 | 124 | 460 | 127 | 352 | 2823 | 5574 |
| Silver 65.3/109 | 465 | 370 | 142 | 365 | 135 | 237 | 160 | 257 | 448 | 2579 | 391 | 259 | 153 | 326 | 494 | 111 | 425 | 104 | 316 | 2579 | 5158 |
| Yellow 63.1/99 | 446 | 341 | 115 | 340 | 96 | 229 | 142 | 232 | 405 | 2346 | 368 | 227 | 130 | 316 | 469 | 81 | 386 | 79 | 286 | 2342 | 4688 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (5,988 yards, 69.7/115)
Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver (5,158 yards, 65.3/109)
830 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Yellow (4,688 yards, 63.1/99)
1,300 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.9 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 longest hole on the card at 537 yards. 20 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 137 yards. 79 from the Yellow tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Poplar Creek Golf Course?
Poplar Creek Golf Course has a course rating of 69.7 and slope of 115 from the back tees. From the Yellow tees, the rating is 63.1 with a slope of 99.
How long is Poplar Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Poplar Creek Golf Course plays 5,988 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Poplar Creek Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 414-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Poplar Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (5,988 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Yellow tees (4,688 yards).
Is Poplar Creek Golf Course public or private?
Poplar Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in San Mateo, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Poplar Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Mariners Point Golf Center (Foster City), Burlingame Country Club, Peninsula Golf and Country Club, Crystal Springs Golf Course (Burlingame).
Is there a yardage book for Poplar Creek Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek 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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