Buena Vista Golf Course West Hartford, Connecticut
Buena Vista Golf Course is a par-62 public course in West Hartford, Connecticut, playing 3,954 yards from the Long tees with a rating of 60.6 and slope of 95.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 62 (10 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 0 par 5s) |
| Length | 3,954 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 60.6 / 95 |
| Tee Options | 2 |
| Location | West Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.7449, -72.7675 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long | 3,954 | 62 | 60.6 | 95 |
| Short | 3,306 | 62 | 59.6 | 88 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long 60.6/95 | 263 | 344 | 295 | 171 | 130 | 98 | 223 | 214 | 239 | 1977 | 263 | 344 | 295 | 171 | 130 | 98 | 223 | 214 | 239 | 1977 | 3954 |
| Short 59.6/88 | 239 | 322 | 199 | 145 | 102 | 76 | 183 | 178 | 209 | 1653 | 239 | 322 | 199 | 145 | 102 | 76 | 183 | 178 | 209 | 1653 | 3306 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Hdcp | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 15 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Long (3,954 yards, 60.6/95)
Course rating 1.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Long (3,954 yards, 60.6/95)
Course rating 1.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Short (3,306 yards, 59.6/88)
648 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 8 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 3s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 98 yards. 76 from the Short tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Buena Vista Golf Course?
Buena Vista Golf Course has a course rating of 60.6 and slope of 95 from the back tees. From the Short tees, the rating is 59.6 with a slope of 88.
How long is Buena Vista Golf Course?
From the back tees, Buena Vista Golf Course plays 3,954 yards. The course is par 62 with 18 holes (10 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 0 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Buena Vista Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 344-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Buena Vista Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Long tees (3,954 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Short tees (3,306 yards).
Is Buena Vista Golf Course public or private?
Buena Vista Golf Course is a public golf course in West Hartford, Connecticut. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Buena Vista Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Stanley Golf Course (New Britain), Red Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Hartford Golf Club, Indian Hill Country Club (Newington).
Is there a yardage book for Buena Vista Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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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