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 | 8 |
| 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 |
| White | 6,016 | 72 | 74.3 | 147 |
| Flex | 5,656 | 72 | 72.4 | 140 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,855 yards, 71.7/138)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 3 (par 4, 393 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,016 yards, 74.3/147)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,270 yards, 71/132)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 16 (129 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 393 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 173 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 588 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. A 458-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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 Haystack Mountain Golf Course (Longmont), 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.
Does Lake Valley Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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