Porcupine Creek California
Porcupine Creek is a par-72 public course in California, playing 6,665 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,665 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.7348, -116.4219 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,665 | 72 | 72 | 135 |
| Silver | 6,146 | 72 | 69.2 | 129 |
| Copper | 5,152 | 72 | 64.6 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72/135 | 513 | 154 | 516 | 383 | 190 | 359 | 296 | 394 | 416 | 3221 | 420 | 280 | 190 | 559 | 313 | 217 | 475 | 484 | 506 | 3444 | 6665 |
| Silver 69.2/129 | 503 | 132 | 491 | 348 | 180 | 348 | 287 | 384 | 358 | 3031 | 362 | 250 | 141 | 528 | 287 | 207 | 421 | 447 | 472 | 3115 | 6146 |
| Copper 64.6/119 | 398 | 120 | 415 | 281 | 144 | 267 | 269 | 296 | 320 | 2510 | 327 | 220 | 115 | 459 | 249 | 143 | 291 | 406 | 432 | 2642 | 5152 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,665 yards, 72/135)
Handicap 10-20: Silver (6,146 yards, 69.2/129)
519 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Copper (5,152 yards, 64.6/119)
1,513 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.4 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 559 yards. 43 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 154 yards. 120 from the Copper 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 Porcupine Creek?
Porcupine Creek has a course rating of 72 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Copper tees, the rating is 64.6 with a slope of 119.
How long is Porcupine Creek?
From the back tees, Porcupine Creek plays 6,665 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Porcupine Creek?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 416-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Porcupine Creek?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,665 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Copper tees (5,152 yards).
Is Porcupine Creek public or private?
Porcupine Creek is a public golf course in California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Porcupine Creek?
Nearby courses include Rancho Las Palmas Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Thunderbird Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Stone Eagle, Monterey Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Porcupine Creek?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Porcupine Creek 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 Porcupine Creek?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Porcupine Creek 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 Porcupine Creek 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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