Valley Club of Montecito Santa Barbara, California
Valley Club of Montecito is a par-72 public course in Santa Barbara, California, playing 6,750 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,750 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.4323, -119.6070 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,750 | 6,172 | 72 | 72.8 | 133 |
| Blue | 6,610 | 6,044 | 72 | 72.1 | 131 |
| White | 6,363 | 5,818 | 72 | 71 | 128 |
| Inside 9 | 6,326 | 5,784 | 74 | 71.4 | 122 |
| Red | 5,557 | 5,081 | 72 | 68.1 | 120 |
| Green | 4,973 | 4,547 | 72 | 64.5 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.8/133 | 490 | 511 | 459 | 148 | 430 | 295 | 448 | 154 | 428 | 3363 | 494 | 183 | 353 | 382 | 182 | 518 | 457 | 378 | 440 | 3387 | 6750 |
| Blue 72.1/131 | 460 | 497 | 453 | 144 | 422 | 295 | 433 | 149 | 416 | 3269 | 494 | 178 | 353 | 382 | 175 | 512 | 457 | 378 | 412 | 3341 | 6610 |
| White 71/128 | 455 | 482 | 439 | 138 | 408 | 284 | 416 | 135 | 413 | 3170 | 461 | 168 | 338 | 374 | 168 | 476 | 447 | 369 | 392 | 3193 | 6363 |
| Inside 9 71.4/122 | 457 | 486 | 375 | 168 | 474 | 449 | 372 | 92 | 290 | 3163 | 457 | 486 | 375 | 168 | 474 | 449 | 372 | 92 | 290 | 3163 | 6326 |
| Red 68.1/120 | 451 | 405 | 425 | 129 | 332 | 276 | 365 | 125 | 323 | 2831 | 403 | 130 | 281 | 328 | 157 | 411 | 369 | 361 | 286 | 2726 | 5557 |
| Green 64.5/112 | 451 | 401 | 343 | 96 | 310 | 218 | 365 | 98 | 262 | 2544 | 334 | 130 | 277 | 328 | 86 | 371 | 369 | 248 | 286 | 2429 | 4973 |
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,750 yards, 72.8/133)
Course rating 0.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (5,557 yards, 68.1/120)
1,193 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,973 yards, 64.5/112)
1,777 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.5 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 hole on the card at 518 yards. 7 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 96 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Valley Club of Montecito?
Valley Club of Montecito has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 64.5 with a slope of 112.
How long is Valley Club of Montecito?
From the back tees, Valley Club of Montecito plays 6,750 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Valley Club of Montecito?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 430-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Valley Club of Montecito?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,750 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,973 yards).
Is Valley Club of Montecito public or private?
Valley Club of Montecito is a public golf course in Santa Barbara, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Valley Club of Montecito?
Nearby courses include Birnam Wood Golf Club (Santa Barbara), Montecito Country Club (Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara Golf Course (Santa Barbara), La Cumbre Country Club (Santa Barbara).
Is there a yardage book for Valley Club of Montecito?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Valley Club of Montecito 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 Valley Club of Montecito?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Valley Club of Montecito 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 Valley Club of Montecito 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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