Gibson Bay Golf Course Kentucky
Gibson Bay Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Kentucky, playing 7,102 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 81 and slope of 141.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 17 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,102 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 81 / 141 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Kentucky, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.7305, -84.2547 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,102 | 72 | 81 | 141 |
| Blue | 6,483 | 72 | 77.6 | 138 |
| White | 6,022 | 72 | 74.5 | 133 |
| Green | 5,483 | 72 | 71.8 | 121 |
| Gold | 4,724 | 72 | 67.5 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 81/141 | 440 | 542 | 199 | 402 | 378 | 186 | 499 | 377 | 427 | 3450 | 379 | 442 | 247 | 429 | 599 | 403 | 561 | 172 | 420 | 3652 | 7102 |
| Blue 77.6/138 | 412 | 511 | 170 | 368 | 343 | 168 | 484 | 334 | 405 | 3195 | 356 | 408 | 221 | 380 | 544 | 371 | 466 | 159 | 383 | 3288 | 6483 |
| White 74.5/133 | 385 | 491 | 161 | 342 | 304 | 144 | 443 | 307 | 381 | 2958 | 324 | 378 | 181 | 343 | 526 | 355 | 448 | 147 | 362 | 3064 | 6022 |
| Green 71.8/121 | 347 | 491 | 153 | 309 | 271 | 126 | 407 | 288 | 278 | 2670 | 298 | 356 | 153 | 343 | 487 | 311 | 433 | 120 | 312 | 2813 | 5483 |
| Gold 67.5/117 | 289 | 404 | 107 | 281 | 240 | 86 | 379 | 257 | 278 | 2321 | 260 | 330 | 130 | 309 | 310 | 279 | 407 | 92 | 286 | 2403 | 4724 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,102 yards, 81/141)
Course rating 9.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,022 yards, 74.5/133)
1,080 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,724 yards, 67.5/117)
2,378 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 172 yards. 92 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Gibson Bay Golf Course?
Gibson Bay Golf Course has a course rating of 81 and slope of 141 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 67.5 with a slope of 117.
How long is Gibson Bay Golf Course?
From the back tees, Gibson Bay Golf Course plays 7,102 yards. The course is par 72 with 17 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Gibson Bay Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 14, a 599-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Gibson Bay Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,102 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,724 yards).
Is Gibson Bay Golf Course public or private?
Gibson Bay Golf Course is a public golf course in Kentucky. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Gibson Bay Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Madison Country Club, Barrington Hall Golf Club, The University Club at Arlington, Battlefield Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Gibson Bay Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Gibson Bay 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 Gibson Bay Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Gibson Bay 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 Gibson Bay 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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