Thunderbird Country Club Rancho Mirage, California
Thunderbird Country Club is a par-71 private course in Rancho Mirage, California, playing 6,815 yards from the Ryder Cup tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,815 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 14 |
| Location | Rancho Mirage, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.7542, -116.4261 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Cup | 6,815 | 71 | 72.8 | 133 |
| Black | 6,480 | 71 | 71.3 | 130 |
| Black/Blue | 6,324 | 71 | 70.3 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,165 | 72 | 76.4 | 134 |
| Blue/Bronze | 5,926 | 72 | 75 | 131 |
| Bronze | 5,756 | 72 | 74.1 | 129 |
| Gold | 5,228 | 72 | 70.4 | 124 |
| Green | 4,790 | 72 | 67.9 | 120 |
| Blue | 6,165 | 72 | 76.4 | 134 |
| Blue/Bronze | 5,926 | 72 | 75 | 131 |
| Bronze | 5,756 | 72 | 74.1 | 129 |
| Bronze/Gold | 5,474 | 72 | 72.1 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,228 | 72 | 70.4 | 124 |
| Green | 4,790 | 72 | 67.9 | 120 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Cup 72.8/133 | 386 | 455 | 523 | 389 | 414 | 211 | 590 | 190 | 405 | 3563 | 385 | 360 | 344 | 368 | 226 | 580 | 178 | 381 | 430 | 3252 | 6815 |
| Black 71.3/130 | 386 | 402 | 503 | 389 | 400 | 202 | 547 | 142 | 372 | 3343 | 385 | 360 | 326 | 368 | 206 | 530 | 178 | 381 | 403 | 3137 | 6480 |
| Black/Blue 70.3/128 | 386 | 383 | 503 | 389 | 388 | 202 | 504 | 142 | 360 | 3257 | 385 | 345 | 310 | 368 | 189 | 519 | 178 | 370 | 403 | 3067 | 6324 |
| Blue 76.4/134 | 359 | 383 | 486 | 361 | 388 | 182 | 504 | 128 | 360 | 3151 | 376 | 345 | 310 | 351 | 189 | 519 | 169 | 370 | 385 | 3014 | 6165 |
| Blue/Bronze 75/131 | 359 | 363 | 486 | 334 | 334 | 169 | 504 | 128 | 333 | 3010 | 347 | 345 | 310 | 351 | 171 | 483 | 169 | 370 | 370 | 2916 | 5926 |
| Bronze 74.1/129 | 341 | 363 | 460 | 334 | 334 | 169 | 486 | 108 | 333 | 2928 | 347 | 327 | 295 | 330 | 171 | 483 | 155 | 350 | 370 | 2828 | 5756 |
| Gold 70.4/124 | 316 | 327 | 428 | 279 | 334 | 128 | 422 | 108 | 210 | 2552 | 315 | 327 | 295 | 330 | 146 | 438 | 115 | 310 | 400 | 2676 | 5228 |
| Green 67.9/120 | 271 | 302 | 400 | 279 | 334 | 128 | 422 | 108 | 210 | 2454 | 210 | 267 | 240 | 290 | 146 | 438 | 115 | 310 | 320 | 2336 | 4790 |
| Blue 76.4/134 | 359 | 383 | 486 | 361 | 388 | 182 | 504 | 128 | 360 | 3151 | 376 | 345 | 310 | 351 | 189 | 519 | 169 | 370 | 385 | 3014 | 6165 |
| Blue/Bronze 75/131 | 359 | 363 | 486 | 334 | 334 | 169 | 504 | 128 | 333 | 3010 | 347 | 345 | 310 | 351 | 171 | 483 | 169 | 370 | 370 | 2916 | 5926 |
| Bronze 74.1/129 | 341 | 363 | 460 | 334 | 334 | 169 | 486 | 108 | 333 | 2928 | 347 | 327 | 295 | 330 | 171 | 483 | 155 | 350 | 370 | 2828 | 5756 |
| Bronze/Gold 72.1/127 | 341 | 363 | 428 | 279 | 334 | 169 | 486 | 108 | 210 | 2718 | 315 | 327 | 295 | 330 | 146 | 438 | 155 | 350 | 400 | 2756 | 5474 |
| Gold 70.4/124 | 316 | 327 | 428 | 279 | 334 | 128 | 422 | 108 | 210 | 2552 | 315 | 327 | 295 | 330 | 146 | 438 | 115 | 310 | 400 | 2676 | 5228 |
| Green 67.9/120 | 271 | 302 | 400 | 279 | 334 | 128 | 422 | 108 | 210 | 2454 | 210 | 267 | 240 | 290 | 146 | 438 | 115 | 310 | 320 | 2336 | 4790 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 |
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: Ryder Cup (6,815 yards, 72.8/133)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 4, 414 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Bronze (5,756 yards, 74.1/129)
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+: Green (4,790 yards, 67.9/120)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 16 (115 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 414 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 178 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 590 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 #2 handicap hole. A 385-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Thunderbird Country Club?
Thunderbird Country Club has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 67.9 with a slope of 120.
How long is Thunderbird Country Club?
From the back tees, Thunderbird Country Club plays 6,815 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Thunderbird Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 414-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Thunderbird Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Ryder Cup tees (6,815 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,790 yards).
Is Thunderbird Country Club public or private?
Thunderbird Country Club is a private golf course in Rancho Mirage, California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Thunderbird Country Club?
Nearby courses include The Springs Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Desert Island Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Rancho Las Palmas Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Monterey Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Thunderbird Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Thunderbird Country Club 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 Thunderbird Country Club 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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