Lake Valley Golf Club Niwot, Colorado
Lake Valley Golf Club is a par-70 public course in Niwot, Colorado, playing 6,855 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.7 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,855 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.7 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Niwot, Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.0927, -105.2540 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,855 | 72 | 71.7 | 138 |
| Flex | 5,656 | 72 | 72.4 | 140 |
| Blue | 6,408 | 72 | 69.9 | 130 |
| White | 6,016 | 72 | 74.3 | 147 |
| Red | 5,270 | 72 | 71 | 132 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.7/138 | 561 | 363 | 393 | 358 | 187 | 514 | 393 | 198 | 383 | 3350 | 176 | 421 | 458 | 542 | 428 | 366 | 173 | 353 | 588 | 3505 | 6855 |
| Flex 72.4/140 | 412 | 315 | 300 | 323 | 136 | 473 | 361 | 125 | 341 | 2786 | 141 | 385 | 336 | 466 | 323 | 337 | 129 | 272 | 481 | 2870 | 5656 |
| Blue 69.9/130 | 519 | 334 | 357 | 337 | 182 | 500 | 383 | 134 | 370 | 3116 | 155 | 398 | 434 | 520 | 396 | 342 | 157 | 343 | 547 | 3292 | 6408 |
| White 74.3/147 | 494 | 315 | 303 | 323 | 167 | 473 | 361 | 125 | 341 | 2902 | 153 | 385 | 411 | 466 | 372 | 337 | 148 | 333 | 509 | 3114 | 6016 |
| Red 71/132 | 412 | 229 | 300 | 246 | 136 | 411 | 317 | 114 | 301 | 2466 | 141 | 347 | 336 | 444 | 323 | 331 | 129 | 272 | 481 | 2804 | 5270 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,855 yards, 71.7/138)
Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,016 yards, 74.3/147)
839 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,270 yards, 71/132)
1,585 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 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 588 yards. 27 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lake Valley Golf Club?
Lake Valley Golf Club has a course rating of 71.7 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71 with a slope of 132.
How long is Lake Valley Golf Club?
From the back tees, Lake Valley Golf Club plays 6,855 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lake Valley Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 393-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Valley Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,855 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,270 yards).
Is Lake Valley Golf Club public or private?
Lake Valley Golf Club is a public golf course in Niwot, Colorado. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lake Valley Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Boulder Country Club (Boulder), Flatirons Golf Course (Boulder), Twin Peaks Golf Course, Sunset Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Lake Valley Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Valley 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 Lake Valley Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lake Valley 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 Lake Valley 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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