Murphy Creek Golf Course Aurora, Colorado
Murphy Creek Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Aurora, Colorado, playing 7,494 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.7 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,494 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.7 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Aurora, Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.6836, -104.7084 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,494 | 72 | 74.7 | 140 |
| Black/Blue | 7,142 | 72 | 72.7 | 134 |
| Blue | 6,893 | 72 | 71.5 | 130 |
| Blue/White | 6,713 | 72 | 70.6 | 129 |
| White | 6,458 | 72 | 75.8 | 136 |
| White/Gold | 6,270 | 72 | 74.8 | 134 |
| Gold | 5,940 | 72 | 72.9 | 130 |
| Red | 5,321 | 72 | 69.3 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.7/140 | 373 | 493 | 639 | 453 | 204 | 560 | 413 | 209 | 348 | 3692 | 406 | 208 | 468 | 527 | 422 | 601 | 455 | 247 | 468 | 3802 | 7494 |
| Black/Blue 72.7/134 | 373 | 466 | 577 | 410 | 145 | 560 | 413 | 187 | 348 | 3479 | 406 | 193 | 468 | 527 | 422 | 567 | 412 | 228 | 440 | 3663 | 7142 |
| Blue 71.5/130 | 363 | 466 | 577 | 410 | 145 | 512 | 371 | 187 | 312 | 3343 | 368 | 193 | 433 | 518 | 391 | 567 | 412 | 228 | 440 | 3550 | 6893 |
| Blue/White 70.6/129 | 341 | 427 | 548 | 410 | 152 | 512 | 371 | 185 | 312 | 3258 | 368 | 193 | 433 | 518 | 391 | 558 | 380 | 198 | 416 | 3455 | 6713 |
| White 75.8/136 | 341 | 427 | 548 | 380 | 152 | 499 | 360 | 185 | 299 | 3191 | 334 | 188 | 359 | 498 | 336 | 558 | 380 | 198 | 416 | 3267 | 6458 |
| White/Gold 74.8/134 | 341 | 386 | 548 | 315 | 125 | 499 | 360 | 174 | 299 | 3047 | 334 | 158 | 359 | 498 | 336 | 557 | 380 | 185 | 416 | 3223 | 6270 |
| Gold 72.9/130 | 287 | 386 | 507 | 318 | 125 | 436 | 329 | 174 | 292 | 2854 | 326 | 158 | 359 | 498 | 311 | 521 | 373 | 185 | 355 | 3086 | 5940 |
| Red 69.3/126 | 259 | 356 | 440 | 296 | 91 | 429 | 298 | 131 | 268 | 2568 | 303 | 105 | 345 | 418 | 277 | 493 | 324 | 138 | 350 | 2753 | 5321 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,494 yards, 74.7/140)
Course rating 2.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,458 yards, 75.8/136)
1,036 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,321 yards, 69.3/126)
2,173 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
The longest hole on the card at 639 yards. 38 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 204 yards. 91 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Murphy Creek Golf Course?
Murphy Creek Golf Course has a course rating of 74.7 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.3 with a slope of 126.
How long is Murphy Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Murphy Creek Golf Course plays 7,494 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Murphy Creek Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 493-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Murphy Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,494 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,321 yards).
Is Murphy Creek Golf Course public or private?
Murphy Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in Aurora, Colorado. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Murphy Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Springhill Golf Course (Aurora), Heather Gardens Executive Golf Course, Meadow Hills Golf Course (Aurora), Heather Ridge Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Murphy Creek Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Murphy Creek 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 Murphy Creek Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Murphy Creek 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 Murphy Creek 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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