Western Hills Golf Course Waterbury, Connecticut
Western Hills Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Waterbury, Connecticut, playing 6,356 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 70.5 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,356 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.5 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Waterbury, Connecticut, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.5581, -73.0859 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,356 | 72 | 70.5 | 129 |
| Blue | 6,136 | 72 | 74.5 | 138 |
| Gold | 5,237 | 72 | 65.6 | 120 |
| Green | 5,237 | 72 | 69.5 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 70.5/129 | 366 | 472 | 365 | 347 | 177 | 392 | 540 | 397 | 155 | 3211 | 376 | 152 | 314 | 505 | 401 | 498 | 165 | 398 | 336 | 3145 | 6356 |
| Blue 74.5/138 | 354 | 458 | 356 | 340 | 162 | 374 | 527 | 387 | 145 | 3103 | 363 | 138 | 305 | 495 | 391 | 480 | 153 | 381 | 327 | 3033 | 6136 |
| Gold 65.6/120 | 251 | 416 | 346 | 332 | 147 | 344 | 409 | 337 | 135 | 2717 | 279 | 116 | 278 | 444 | 285 | 430 | 141 | 278 | 269 | 2520 | 5237 |
| Green 69.5/127 | 251 | 416 | 346 | 332 | 147 | 344 | 409 | 337 | 135 | 2717 | 279 | 116 | 278 | 444 | 285 | 430 | 141 | 278 | 269 | 2520 | 5237 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,356 yards, 70.5/129)
Course rating 1.5 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,136 yards, 74.5/138)
220 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,237 yards, 69.5/127)
1,119 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 540 yards. 35 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Western Hills Golf Course?
Western Hills Golf Course has a course rating of 70.5 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 69.5 with a slope of 127.
How long is Western Hills Golf Course?
From the back tees, Western Hills Golf Course plays 6,356 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Western Hills Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 397-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Western Hills Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,356 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,237 yards).
Is Western Hills Golf Course public or private?
Western Hills Golf Course is a public golf course in Waterbury, Connecticut. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Western Hills Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Country Club Of Waterbury (Waterbury), Highfield Club, Hop Brook Golf Course, East Mountain Golf Course (Waterbury).
Is there a yardage book for Western Hills Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Western Hills 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 Western Hills Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Western Hills 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 Western Hills 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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