Torrey Pines South Course La Jolla, California
Torrey Pines South Course is a par-72 public course in La Jolla, California, playing 7,802 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 78.8 and slope of 148.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,802 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78.8 / 148 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | La Jolla, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.8971, -117.2476 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,802 | 7,134 | 72 | 78.8 | 148 |
| Brown | 7,015 | 6,415 | 72 | 75 | 139 |
| Green | 6,635 | 6,067 | 72 | 73.3 | 134 |
| White | 6,145 | 5,619 | 72 | 70.9 | 128 |
| Gold | 5,373 | 4,913 | 72 | 67.2 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 78.8/148 | 451 | 389 | 201 | 490 | 454 | 564 | 462 | 177 | 615 | 3803 | 454 | 225 | 505 | 621 | 437 | 517 | 227 | 443 | 570 | 3999 | 7802 |
| Brown 75/139 | 434 | 361 | 159 | 462 | 404 | 530 | 443 | 161 | 535 | 3489 | 371 | 202 | 458 | 539 | 414 | 394 | 204 | 422 | 522 | 3526 | 7015 |
| Green 73.3/134 | 419 | 344 | 146 | 420 | 393 | 505 | 424 | 149 | 514 | 3314 | 352 | 190 | 444 | 514 | 394 | 355 | 183 | 398 | 491 | 3321 | 6635 |
| White 70.9/128 | 409 | 323 | 142 | 384 | 382 | 449 | 387 | 139 | 457 | 3072 | 308 | 171 | 411 | 486 | 359 | 339 | 151 | 375 | 473 | 3073 | 6145 |
| Gold 67.2/119 | 350 | 283 | 106 | 353 | 320 | 431 | 378 | 90 | 432 | 2743 | 294 | 104 | 370 | 407 | 277 | 276 | 142 | 346 | 414 | 2630 | 5373 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,802 yards, 78.8/148)
Course rating 6.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (6,635 yards, 73.3/134)
1,167 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,373 yards, 67.2/119)
2,429 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.8 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 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 621 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 177 yards. 90 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Torrey Pines South Course?
Torrey Pines South Course has a course rating of 78.8 and slope of 148 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 67.2 with a slope of 119.
How long is Torrey Pines South Course?
From the back tees, Torrey Pines South Course plays 7,802 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Torrey Pines South Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 462-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Torrey Pines South Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,802 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,373 yards).
Is Torrey Pines South Course public or private?
Torrey Pines South Course is a public golf course in La Jolla, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Torrey Pines South Course?
Nearby courses include Torrey Pines North Course (La Jolla), Spindrift Pitch & Putt (La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club), Sorrento Canyon Golf Center, La Jolla Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Torrey Pines South Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Torrey Pines South 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 Torrey Pines South Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Torrey Pines South 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.
Does Torrey Pines South 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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