River Course at the Alisal California
River Course at the Alisal is a par-72 public course in California, playing 6,913 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73.3 and slope of 127.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,913 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.3 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.5865, -120.1367 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,913 | 72 | 73.3 | 127 |
| Blue | 6,481 | 72 | 71.1 | 122 |
| White | 6,120 | 72 | 75.8 | 131 |
| Red | 5,704 | 72 | 73.8 | 128 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.3/127 | 571 | 385 | 421 | 225 | 586 | 396 | 439 | 357 | 173 | 3553 | 428 | 539 | 145 | 393 | 521 | 352 | 398 | 128 | 456 | 3360 | 6913 |
| Blue 71.1/122 | 563 | 368 | 401 | 205 | 566 | 376 | 408 | 332 | 151 | 3370 | 408 | 522 | 136 | 358 | 497 | 333 | 370 | 113 | 374 | 3111 | 6481 |
| White 75.8/131 | 527 | 352 | 380 | 186 | 532 | 358 | 397 | 311 | 131 | 3174 | 402 | 466 | 128 | 340 | 484 | 320 | 363 | 89 | 354 | 2946 | 6120 |
| Red 73.8/128 | 463 | 338 | 373 | 137 | 521 | 339 | 381 | 301 | 126 | 2979 | 381 | 451 | 111 | 324 | 475 | 254 | 344 | 80 | 305 | 2725 | 5704 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,913 yards, 73.3/127)
Course rating 1.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,481 yards, 71.1/122)
432 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,704 yards, 73.8/128)
1,209 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 above 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 586 yards. 15 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 128 yards. 80 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of River Course at the Alisal?
River Course at the Alisal has a course rating of 73.3 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 73.8 with a slope of 128.
How long is River Course at the Alisal?
From the back tees, River Course at the Alisal plays 6,913 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at River Course at the Alisal?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 439-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at River Course at the Alisal?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,913 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,704 yards).
Is River Course at the Alisal public or private?
River Course at the Alisal is a public golf course in California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near River Course at the Alisal?
Nearby courses include Alisal Ranch Course, Glen Annie Golf Club, Zaca Creek Golf Course (Buellton), Rancho San Marcos Golf Course (Santa Barbara).
Is there a yardage book for River Course at the Alisal?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for River Course at the Alisal 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 River Course at the Alisal?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at River Course at the Alisal 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 River Course at the Alisal 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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