Spring Hills Golf Course Watsonville, California
Spring Hills Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Watsonville, California, playing 5,996 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 69.9 and slope of 123.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,996 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.9 / 123 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Watsonville, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.9809, -121.7567 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,996 | 71 | 69.9 | 123 |
| White | 5,851 | 71 | 69.2 | 122 |
| Gold | 5,562 | 71 | 67.8 | 119 |
| Red | 5,357 | 71 | 66.9 | 115 |
| WHITE | 5,851 | 71 | 74.7 | 129 |
| GOLD | 5,562 | 71 | 73.1 | 126 |
| RED | 5,357 | 71 | 72 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 69.9/123 | 386 | 427 | 356 | 341 | 347 | 461 | 190 | 398 | 181 | 3087 | 162 | 468 | 336 | 106 | 366 | 168 | 524 | 508 | 271 | 2909 | 5996 |
| White 69.2/122 | 378 | 418 | 348 | 335 | 337 | 447 | 180 | 388 | 167 | 2998 | 154 | 458 | 328 | 104 | 360 | 163 | 516 | 503 | 267 | 2853 | 5851 |
| Gold 67.8/119 | 370 | 345 | 340 | 329 | 285 | 436 | 166 | 355 | 153 | 2779 | 146 | 448 | 320 | 102 | 354 | 158 | 504 | 498 | 253 | 2783 | 5562 |
| Red 66.9/115 | 357 | 335 | 326 | 323 | 277 | 413 | 155 | 347 | 141 | 2674 | 130 | 432 | 313 | 100 | 348 | 154 | 493 | 476 | 237 | 2683 | 5357 |
| WHITE 74.7/129 | 378 | 418 | 348 | 335 | 337 | 447 | 180 | 388 | 167 | 2998 | 154 | 458 | 328 | 104 | 360 | 163 | 516 | 503 | 267 | 2853 | 5851 |
| GOLD 73.1/126 | 370 | 345 | 340 | 329 | 285 | 436 | 166 | 355 | 153 | 2779 | 146 | 448 | 320 | 102 | 354 | 158 | 504 | 498 | 253 | 2783 | 5562 |
| RED 72/123 | 357 | 335 | 326 | 323 | 277 | 413 | 155 | 347 | 141 | 2674 | 130 | 432 | 313 | 100 | 348 | 154 | 493 | 476 | 237 | 2683 | 5357 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
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 (5,996 yards, 69.9/123)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 3 (par 4, 356 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,562 yards, 67.8/119)
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+: RED (5,357 yards, 72/123)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 13 (100 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 356 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 168 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 524 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 106 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #3 handicap hole. A 427-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Spring Hills Golf Course?
Spring Hills Golf Course has a course rating of 69.9 and slope of 123 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 72 with a slope of 123.
How long is Spring Hills Golf Course?
From the back tees, Spring Hills Golf Course plays 5,996 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Spring Hills Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 356-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Spring Hills Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,996 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (5,357 yards).
Is Spring Hills Golf Course public or private?
Spring Hills Golf Course is a public golf course in Watsonville, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Spring Hills Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Gilroy Golf Course (Gilroy), Eagle Ridge Golf Club (Gilroy), Cinnabar Hills Golf Club (San Jose), Valley Gardens Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Spring Hills Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Spring Hills 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 Spring Hills 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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