Yale Golf Course New Haven, Connecticut
Yale Golf Course is a par-70 public course in New Haven, Connecticut, playing 6,825 yards from the Championship tees with a rating of 72.9 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,825 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.9 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.3195, -72.9856 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 6,825 | 6,241 | 70 | 72.9 | 135 |
| Long | 6,409 | 5,860 | 70 | 71.3 | 133 |
| Middle | 5,984 | 5,472 | 70 | 69.3 | 130 |
| Short | 5,144 | 4,704 | 70 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship 72.9/135 | 420 | 374 | 411 | 437 | 160 | 421 | 377 | 406 | 213 | 3219 | 396 | 379 | 400 | 230 | 365 | 225 | 553 | 437 | 621 | 3606 | 6825 |
| Long 71.3/133 | 383 | 362 | 399 | 425 | 135 | 409 | 365 | 394 | 201 | 3073 | 382 | 347 | 387 | 196 | 353 | 171 | 495 | 425 | 580 | 3336 | 6409 |
| Middle 69.3/130 | 340 | 344 | 379 | 410 | 135 | 349 | 350 | 382 | 185 | 2874 | 356 | 334 | 343 | 192 | 342 | 141 | 465 | 395 | 542 | 3110 | 5984 |
| Short 65.4/114 | 310 | 280 | 332 | 344 | 115 | 317 | 288 | 328 | 165 | 2479 | 235 | 303 | 318 | 182 | 331 | 126 | 435 | 255 | 480 | 2665 | 5144 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Championship (6,825 yards, 72.9/135)
Course rating 2.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Middle (5,984 yards, 69.3/130)
841 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Short (5,144 yards, 65.4/114)
1,681 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 621 yards. 68 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 160 yards. 115 from the Short tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Yale Golf Course?
Yale Golf Course has a course rating of 72.9 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Short tees, the rating is 65.4 with a slope of 114.
How long is Yale Golf Course?
From the back tees, Yale Golf Course plays 6,825 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Yale Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 437-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Yale Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Championship tees (6,825 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Short tees (5,144 yards).
Is Yale Golf Course public or private?
Yale Golf Course is a public golf course in New Haven, Connecticut. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Yale Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Homewood Acres Golf Course, Race Brook Country Club (Orange), Highland Golf Club (Shelton), Woodhaven Country Club (Bethany).
Is there a yardage book for Yale Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Yale 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 Yale Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Yale 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 Yale 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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