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 | 9 |
| 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 |
| Bronze/Gold | 5,474 | 72 | 72.1 | 127 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Ryder Cup (6,815 yards, 72.8/133)
Course rating 1.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Bronze (5,756 yards, 74.1/129)
1,059 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,790 yards, 67.9/120)
2,025 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.1 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 590 yards. 10 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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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 Bronze/Gold tees, the rating is 72.1 with a slope of 127.
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 Porcupine Creek, Tamarisk Country Club, Anneberg Golf Course, Rancho Las Palmas Country Club (Rancho Mirage).
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.
How do you play Thunderbird Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Thunderbird Country Club 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 Thunderbird Country Club 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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