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 | 11 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
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 (7,494 yards, 74.7/140)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 2 (par 4, 493 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,458 yards, 75.8/136)
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 (5,321 yards, 69.3/126)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 5 (91 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 493 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. Play smart and take your par or better.
The longest hole on the course at 639 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 shortest par 3 at 204 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 468-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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), Saddle Rock Golf Course (Aurora), Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Emerald Greens Golf Club (Denver).
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.
Does Murphy Creek Golf Course 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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