Orchards Golf Course Milford, Connecticut
Orchards Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Milford, Connecticut, playing 6,527 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 73 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,527 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Milford, Connecticut, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.2500, -73.0499 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,527 | 5,968 | 71 | 73 | 138 |
| White/Black | 6,326 | 5,784 | 71 | 71.7 | 138 |
| White | 6,214 | 5,682 | 71 | 71.1 | 135 |
| Member/Club | 5,905 | 5,400 | 71 | 69.4 | 130 |
| Yellow | 5,592 | 5,113 | 71 | 68 | 127 |
| RED | 5,338 | 4,881 | 71 | 66.9 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73/138 | 411 | 358 | 497 | 418 | 155 | 385 | 215 | 385 | 525 | 3349 | 174 | 367 | 336 | 448 | 407 | 377 | 447 | 178 | 444 | 3178 | 6527 |
| White/Black 71.7/138 | 411 | 358 | 497 | 388 | 155 | 360 | 184 | 385 | 490 | 3228 | 174 | 367 | 323 | 433 | 407 | 377 | 447 | 158 | 412 | 3098 | 6326 |
| White 71.1/135 | 405 | 342 | 481 | 388 | 138 | 360 | 184 | 369 | 490 | 3157 | 158 | 349 | 323 | 433 | 403 | 377 | 444 | 158 | 412 | 3057 | 6214 |
| Member/Club 69.4/130 | 405 | 342 | 481 | 372 | 138 | 316 | 131 | 369 | 449 | 3003 | 141 | 349 | 313 | 420 | 330 | 377 | 444 | 158 | 370 | 2902 | 5905 |
| Yellow 68/127 | 375 | 322 | 446 | 372 | 119 | 316 | 131 | 299 | 449 | 2829 | 141 | 287 | 313 | 420 | 330 | 363 | 399 | 140 | 370 | 2763 | 5592 |
| RED 66.9/124 | 348 | 318 | 436 | 311 | 119 | 308 | 123 | 299 | 379 | 2641 | 137 | 287 | 303 | 410 | 330 | 363 | 399 | 140 | 328 | 2697 | 5338 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,527 yards, 73/138)
Course rating 2.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Member/Club (5,905 yards, 69.4/130)
622 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: RED (5,338 yards, 66.9/124)
1,189 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 9, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 3 par 5s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 155 yards. 119 from the RED tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Orchards Golf Course?
Orchards Golf Course has a course rating of 73 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 66.9 with a slope of 124.
How long is Orchards Golf Course?
From the back tees, Orchards Golf Course plays 6,527 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Orchards Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 358-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Orchards Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,527 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (5,338 yards).
Is Orchards Golf Course public or private?
Orchards Golf Course is a public golf course in Milford, Connecticut. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Orchards Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Race Brook Country Club (Orange), Mill River Country Club (Stratford), Homewood Acres Golf Course, Highland Golf Club (Shelton).
Is there a yardage book for Orchards Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Orchards 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 Orchards Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Orchards 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 Orchards 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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