Tijeras Creek Golf Club Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Tijeras Creek Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, playing 7,003 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,003 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.6085, -117.6227 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,003 | 72 | 73.7 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,560 | 72 | 78.8 | 145 |
| White | 6,198 | 72 | 76.6 | 140 |
| Green | 5,797 | 72 | 74.2 | 134 |
| Red | 5,130 | 72 | 70.3 | 127 |
| Yellow | 4,098 | 72 | 64.6 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.7/137 | 525 | 380 | 477 | 435 | 185 | 410 | 225 | 585 | 414 | 3636 | 374 | 545 | 342 | 534 | 195 | 343 | 172 | 404 | 458 | 3367 | 7003 |
| Blue 78.8/145 | 507 | 346 | 425 | 402 | 162 | 393 | 200 | 550 | 409 | 3394 | 342 | 516 | 337 | 519 | 165 | 338 | 167 | 373 | 409 | 3166 | 6560 |
| White 76.6/140 | 491 | 326 | 410 | 369 | 151 | 366 | 174 | 524 | 388 | 3199 | 327 | 493 | 328 | 505 | 142 | 321 | 149 | 354 | 380 | 2999 | 6198 |
| Green 74.2/134 | 466 | 311 | 391 | 341 | 131 | 340 | 157 | 504 | 364 | 3005 | 306 | 468 | 310 | 480 | 129 | 305 | 130 | 311 | 353 | 2792 | 5797 |
| Red 70.3/127 | 414 | 280 | 336 | 308 | 110 | 312 | 118 | 442 | 330 | 2650 | 275 | 399 | 281 | 426 | 111 | 275 | 119 | 311 | 283 | 2480 | 5130 |
| Yellow 64.6/111 | 343 | 204 | 284 | 230 | 90 | 225 | 65 | 380 | 265 | 2086 | 217 | 352 | 200 | 362 | 111 | 170 | 119 | 248 | 233 | 2012 | 4098 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,003 yards, 73.7/137)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,797 yards, 74.2/134)
1,206 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Yellow (4,098 yards, 64.6/111)
2,905 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 585 yards. 40 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 172 yards. 119 from the Yellow tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Tijeras Creek Golf Club?
Tijeras Creek Golf Club has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Yellow tees, the rating is 64.6 with a slope of 111.
How long is Tijeras Creek Golf Club?
From the back tees, Tijeras Creek Golf Club plays 7,003 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Tijeras Creek Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 477-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Tijeras Creek Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,003 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Yellow tees (4,098 yards).
Is Tijeras Creek Golf Club public or private?
Tijeras Creek Golf Club is a public golf course in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Tijeras Creek Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Mission Viejo Golf Club (Mission Viejo), Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club (Mission Viejo), Mesa Linda Costa Mesa Golf & Country, Shady Canyon Golf Club (Irvine).
Is there a yardage book for Tijeras Creek Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Tijeras Creek Golf 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 Tijeras Creek Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Tijeras Creek Golf 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 Tijeras Creek Golf 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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