Rancho San Marcos Golf Course Santa Barbara, California
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Santa Barbara, California, playing 7,002 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,002 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.5483, -119.8769 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,002 | 70 | 73.6 | 135 |
| White | 6,232 | 70 | 70 | 127 |
| Green | 5,332 | 70 | 65.4 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.6/135 | 635 | 202 | 379 | 421 | 202 | 629 | 179 | 434 | 420 | 3501 | 635 | 202 | 379 | 421 | 202 | 629 | 179 | 434 | 420 | 3501 | 7002 |
| White 70/127 | 560 | 172 | 314 | 379 | 166 | 585 | 165 | 388 | 387 | 3116 | 560 | 172 | 314 | 379 | 166 | 585 | 165 | 388 | 387 | 3116 | 6232 |
| Green 65.4/115 | 481 | 113 | 255 | 299 | 164 | 514 | 144 | 368 | 328 | 2666 | 481 | 113 | 255 | 299 | 164 | 514 | 144 | 368 | 328 | 2666 | 5332 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,002 yards, 73.6/135)
Course rating 3.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,232 yards, 70/127)
770 yards shorter than the back tees.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,332 yards, 65.4/115)
1,670 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.6 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 635 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 179 yards. 144 from the Green 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 Rancho San Marcos Golf Course?
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 65.4 with a slope of 115.
How long is Rancho San Marcos Golf Course?
From the back tees, Rancho San Marcos Golf Course plays 7,002 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Rancho San Marcos Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 629-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Rancho San Marcos Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,002 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,332 yards).
Is Rancho San Marcos Golf Course public or private?
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course is a public golf course in Santa Barbara, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Rancho San Marcos Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Glen Annie Golf Club (Goleta), Twin Lakes Golf Course (Goleta), Sandpiper Golf Course (Goleta), Hidden Oaks Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Rancho San Marcos Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Rancho San Marcos 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 Rancho San Marcos Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Rancho San Marcos 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 Rancho San Marcos 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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