Spyglass Hill Golf Course California
Spyglass Hill Golf Course is a par-72 public course in California, playing 7,026 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 75.4 and slope of 145. Spyglass Hill is nicknamed 'the greatest meeting of sand and trees,' with five oceanfront holes through coastal dunes followed by thirteen holes winding through the towering pines of the Del Monte Forest.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,026 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.4 / 145 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.5851, -121.9553 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 7,026 | 6,425 | 72 | 75.4 | 145 |
| Gold | 6,559 | 5,998 | 72 | 73.3 | 140 |
| White | 6,150 | 5,624 | 72 | 71.8 | 133 |
| Green | 5,761 | 5,268 | 72 | 70 | 128 |
| Red | 5,239 | 4,791 | 72 | 67.4 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 75.4/145 | 597 | 349 | 171 | 376 | 203 | 441 | 545 | 398 | 430 | 3510 | 409 | 562 | 177 | 458 | 558 | 132 | 469 | 324 | 427 | 3516 | 7026 |
| Gold 73.3/140 | 565 | 321 | 147 | 370 | 173 | 408 | 520 | 372 | 414 | 3290 | 376 | 490 | 159 | 430 | 525 | 122 | 447 | 316 | 404 | 3269 | 6559 |
| White 71.8/133 | 533 | 300 | 128 | 360 | 138 | 372 | 479 | 356 | 393 | 3059 | 366 | 459 | 143 | 393 | 514 | 101 | 433 | 304 | 378 | 3091 | 6150 |
| Green 70/128 | 523 | 292 | 124 | 353 | 126 | 324 | 469 | 310 | 353 | 2874 | 319 | 451 | 123 | 353 | 487 | 95 | 404 | 295 | 360 | 2887 | 5761 |
| Red 67.4/122 | 488 | 241 | 83 | 302 | 94 | 320 | 462 | 300 | 349 | 2639 | 315 | 420 | 95 | 322 | 481 | 83 | 286 | 266 | 332 | 2600 | 5239 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (7,026 yards, 75.4/145)
Course rating 3.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,150 yards, 71.8/133)
876 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,239 yards, 67.4/122)
1,787 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 of the 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 597 yards. 35 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 132 yards. 83 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
Tournaments at Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Playing an event at Spyglass Hill Golf Course? The field that shows up with a plan has the edge. Run the strategy engine on this course for your handicap and your bag, and walk to the first tee already knowing every number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spyglass Hill Golf Course known for?
Spyglass Hill Golf Course is known as one of the toughest courses in America, nicknamed 'the greatest meeting of sand and trees.' The opening five holes play through sandy dunes with Pacific Ocean views, while the remaining thirteen wind through the towering Monterey Pines of the Del Monte Forest. Its holes are named after characters from Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
What is the slope and rating of Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
Spyglass Hill Golf Course has a course rating of 75.4 and slope of 145 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 67.4 with a slope of 122.
How long is Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
From the back tees, Spyglass Hill Golf Course plays 7,026 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 398-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (7,026 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,239 yards).
Is Spyglass Hill Golf Course public or private?
Spyglass Hill Golf Course is a public golf course in California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Cypress Point Golf Course, Poppy Hills Golf Course, Monterey Peninsula Country Club - Shore Course, The Hay.
Is there a yardage book for Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Spyglass Hill 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 Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Spyglass Hill 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.
What tournaments are played at Spyglass Hill Golf Course?
Spyglass Hill Golf Course hosts the NCGA Amateur Championship (annually). Playing an event here? Build your game plan before you arrive: the Yards strategy engine runs shot dispersion and strokes gained for your handicap on every hole.
Does Spyglass Hill 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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