Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course Washington, District of Columbia
Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Washington, District of Columbia, playing 6,920 yards from the #1 tees with a rating of 72.4 and slope of 127.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,920 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.4 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.9665, -77.0414 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 6,920 | 6,328 | 72 | 72.4 | 127 |
| #2 | 6,346 | 5,803 | 72 | 69.7 | 124 |
| #3 | 5,923 | 5,416 | 72 | 67.9 | 118 |
| #4 | 5,664 | 5,179 | 72 | 66.7 | 115 |
| #5 | 4,933 | 4,511 | 72 | 63 | 101 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 72.4/127 | 525 | 434 | 161 | 391 | 197 | 415 | 405 | 377 | 551 | 3456 | 388 | 518 | 197 | 495 | 426 | 400 | 187 | 427 | 426 | 3464 | 6920 |
| #2 69.7/124 | 497 | 400 | 136 | 359 | 177 | 384 | 357 | 339 | 512 | 3161 | 350 | 485 | 173 | 464 | 389 | 374 | 179 | 396 | 375 | 3185 | 6346 |
| #3 67.9/118 | 466 | 376 | 112 | 335 | 171 | 358 | 337 | 320 | 480 | 2955 | 330 | 451 | 164 | 439 | 363 | 345 | 159 | 371 | 346 | 2968 | 5923 |
| #4 66.7/115 | 433 | 347 | 112 | 335 | 152 | 331 | 337 | 320 | 460 | 2827 | 330 | 423 | 151 | 413 | 340 | 325 | 159 | 371 | 325 | 2837 | 5664 |
| #5 63/101 | 380 | 319 | 92 | 234 | 113 | 297 | 297 | 287 | 421 | 2440 | 282 | 385 | 115 | 384 | 302 | 304 | 85 | 343 | 293 | 2493 | 4933 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: #1 (6,920 yards, 72.4/127)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: #3 (5,923 yards, 67.9/118)
997 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: #5 (4,933 yards, 63/101)
1,987 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.0 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 longest hole on the card at 551 yards. 26 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 161 yards. 92 from the #5 tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course?
Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course has a course rating of 72.4 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the #5 tees, the rating is 63 with a slope of 101.
How long is Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course?
From the back tees, Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course plays 6,920 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 434-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the #1 tees (6,920 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the #5 tees (4,933 yards).
Is Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course public or private?
Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course is a public golf course in Washington, District of Columbia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Kenwood Golf & Country Club, University of Maryland Golf Course, Burning Tree Country Club, East Potomac Practice Holes.
Is there a yardage book for Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Rock Creek Park Public 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 Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Rock Creek Park Public 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 Rock Creek Park Public 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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