The VUE Hamden, Connecticut
The VUE is a par-72 public course in Hamden, Connecticut, playing 6,900 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.8 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,900 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.8 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Hamden, Connecticut, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.3946, -72.9355 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,900 | 72 | 71.8 | 129 |
| Blue | 6,431 | 72 | 70.2 | 126 |
| White | 6,005 | 72 | 68.7 | 123 |
| White/Red | 5,413 | 72 | 66 | 117 |
| Red | 5,286 | 72 | 65.4 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.8/129 | 354 | 196 | 423 | 549 | 492 | 331 | 249 | 579 | 459 | 3632 | 334 | 561 | 184 | 286 | 480 | 429 | 425 | 180 | 389 | 3268 | 6900 |
| Blue 70.2/126 | 325 | 173 | 395 | 530 | 459 | 320 | 213 | 549 | 434 | 3398 | 309 | 525 | 157 | 278 | 453 | 387 | 398 | 167 | 359 | 3033 | 6431 |
| White 68.7/123 | 290 | 150 | 370 | 510 | 415 | 320 | 185 | 515 | 352 | 3107 | 309 | 500 | 147 | 278 | 453 | 362 | 368 | 167 | 314 | 2898 | 6005 |
| White/Red 66/117 | 290 | 150 | 270 | 443 | 415 | 282 | 121 | 482 | 352 | 2805 | 278 | 500 | 106 | 278 | 400 | 241 | 368 | 133 | 304 | 2608 | 5413 |
| Red 65.4/114 | 280 | 99 | 270 | 443 | 407 | 282 | 121 | 482 | 346 | 2730 | 278 | 492 | 106 | 247 | 400 | 241 | 355 | 133 | 304 | 2556 | 5286 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,900 yards, 71.8/129)
Course rating 0.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,005 yards, 68.7/123)
895 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,286 yards, 65.4/114)
1,614 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.6 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 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 579 yards. 18 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The VUE?
The VUE has a course rating of 71.8 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.4 with a slope of 114.
How long is The VUE?
From the back tees, The VUE plays 6,900 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The VUE?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 492-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The VUE?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,900 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,286 yards).
Is The VUE public or private?
The VUE is a public golf course in Hamden, Connecticut. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The VUE?
Nearby courses include Sleeping Giant Golf Course (Hamden), Woodhaven Country Club (Bethany), Farms Country Club (Wallingford), Homewood Acres Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for The VUE?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The VUE 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 The VUE?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The VUE 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 The VUE 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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