Black Canyon Golf Course Montrose, Colorado
Black Canyon Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Montrose, Colorado, playing 6,174 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 74.6 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,174 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.6 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Montrose, Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.4781, -107.8500 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,174 | 72 | 74.6 | 140 |
| White | 5,831 | 72 | 72.5 | 137 |
| Gold | 5,471 | 70 | 64.8 | 109 |
| Red | 5,154 | 72 | 69.4 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 74.6/140 | 399 | 147 | 317 | 307 | 429 | 391 | 387 | 408 | 200 | 2985 | 364 | 191 | 340 | 399 | 494 | 170 | 544 | 349 | 338 | 3189 | 6174 |
| White 72.5/137 | 371 | 133 | 307 | 297 | 417 | 380 | 376 | 369 | 152 | 2802 | 356 | 180 | 283 | 390 | 454 | 158 | 533 | 344 | 331 | 3029 | 5831 |
| Gold 64.8/109 | 371 | 133 | 307 | 297 | 410 | 350 | 376 | 369 | 127 | 2740 | 312 | 169 | 232 | 364 | 407 | 158 | 506 | 252 | 331 | 2731 | 5471 |
| Red 69.4/124 | 346 | 112 | 298 | 267 | 401 | 350 | 365 | 399 | 127 | 2665 | 312 | 169 | 232 | 291 | 407 | 121 | 408 | 252 | 297 | 2489 | 5154 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,174 yards, 74.6/140)
Course rating 4.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,831 yards, 72.5/137)
343 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,154 yards, 69.4/124)
1,020 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 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 544 yards. 50 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 147 yards. 112 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Black Canyon Golf Course?
Black Canyon Golf Course has a course rating of 74.6 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.4 with a slope of 124.
How long is Black Canyon Golf Course?
From the back tees, Black Canyon Golf Course plays 6,174 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Black Canyon Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 408-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Black Canyon Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,174 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,154 yards).
Is Black Canyon Golf Course public or private?
Black Canyon Golf Course is a public golf course in Montrose, Colorado. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Black Canyon Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Bridges Golf and Country Club, Cobble Creek Golf Community, Devil's Thumb Golf Club, Devil's Thumb Golf Course (Delta).
Is there a yardage book for Black Canyon Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Black Canyon Golf 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 Black Canyon Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Black Canyon Golf 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 Black Canyon Golf 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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