Sunset Golf Course Colorado
Sunset Golf Course is a par-64 public course in Colorado, playing 5,874 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73.4 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 64 (4 par 3s, 14 par 4s, 0 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,874 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.1696, -105.1251 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,874 | 72 | 73.4 | 131 |
| White/Blue | 5,795 | 72 | 73 | 130 |
| White | 5,716 | 72 | 72.6 | 128 |
| Red | 5,412 | 72 | 70.8 | 124 |
| Blue | 5,874 | 72 | 73.4 | 131 |
| White/Blue | 5,795 | 72 | 73 | 130 |
| White | 5,716 | 72 | 72.6 | 128 |
| Red/White | 5,564 | 72 | 71.7 | 126 |
| Red | 5,412 | 72 | 70.8 | 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 73.4/131 | 371 | 300 | 379 | 405 | 200 | 354 | 435 | 356 | 137 | 2937 | 371 | 300 | 379 | 405 | 200 | 354 | 435 | 356 | 137 | 2937 | 5874 |
| White/Blue 73/130 | 362 | 289 | 371 | 397 | 194 | 347 | 428 | 345 | 125 | 2858 | 371 | 300 | 379 | 405 | 200 | 354 | 435 | 356 | 137 | 2937 | 5795 |
| White 72.6/128 | 362 | 289 | 371 | 397 | 194 | 347 | 428 | 345 | 125 | 2858 | 362 | 289 | 371 | 397 | 194 | 347 | 428 | 345 | 125 | 2858 | 5716 |
| Red 70.8/124 | 361 | 277 | 357 | 390 | 168 | 339 | 421 | 276 | 117 | 2706 | 361 | 277 | 357 | 390 | 168 | 339 | 421 | 276 | 117 | 2706 | 5412 |
| Blue 73.4/131 | 371 | 300 | 379 | 405 | 200 | 354 | 435 | 356 | 137 | 2937 | 371 | 300 | 379 | 405 | 200 | 354 | 435 | 356 | 137 | 2937 | 5874 |
| White/Blue 73/130 | 362 | 289 | 371 | 397 | 194 | 347 | 428 | 345 | 125 | 2858 | 371 | 300 | 379 | 405 | 200 | 354 | 435 | 356 | 137 | 2937 | 5795 |
| White 72.6/128 | 362 | 289 | 371 | 397 | 194 | 347 | 428 | 345 | 125 | 2858 | 362 | 289 | 371 | 397 | 194 | 347 | 428 | 345 | 125 | 2858 | 5716 |
| Red/White 71.7/126 | 361 | 277 | 357 | 390 | 168 | 339 | 421 | 276 | 117 | 2706 | 362 | 289 | 371 | 397 | 194 | 347 | 428 | 345 | 125 | 2858 | 5564 |
| Red 70.8/124 | 361 | 277 | 357 | 390 | 168 | 339 | 421 | 276 | 117 | 2706 | 361 | 277 | 357 | 390 | 168 | 339 | 421 | 276 | 117 | 2706 | 5412 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 |
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: Blue (5,874 yards, 73.4/131)
The back tees offer the full test. and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 4, 405 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,716 yards, 72.6/128)
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 (5,412 yards, 70.8/124)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 9 (117 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 405 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. At 137 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 435 yards. A monster that requires precision off the tee and a quality long approach.
The shortest par 3 at 137 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 405-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Sunset Golf Course?
Sunset Golf Course has a course rating of 73.4 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.8 with a slope of 124.
How long is Sunset Golf Course?
From the back tees, Sunset Golf Course plays 5,874 yards. The course is par 64 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 14 par 4s, 0 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sunset Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 405-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sunset Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,874 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,412 yards).
Is Sunset Golf Course public or private?
Sunset Golf Course is a public golf course in Colorado. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Sunset Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Twin Peaks Golf Course, The Fox Hill Club (Longmont), Ute Creek Golf Course, Haystack Mountain Golf Course (Longmont).
Is there a yardage book for Sunset Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sunset 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 Sunset 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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