Frenchmans Bend Monroe, Louisiana
Frenchmans Bend is a par-72 public course in Monroe, Louisiana, playing 6,949 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.4 and slope of 128.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,949 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Monroe, Louisiana, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.6386, -92.0498 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,949 | 72 | 73.4 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,525 | 72 | 71.7 | 124 |
| White | 6,154 | 72 | 69.9 | 119 |
| Gold | 5,491 | 72 | 66.4 | 111 |
| Red | 5,059 | 72 | 63.6 | 106 |
| Green | 4,199 | 72 | 61 | 98 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.4/128 | 527 | 409 | 404 | 161 | 428 | 440 | 547 | 172 | 414 | 3502 | 440 | 381 | 398 | 405 | 497 | 133 | 412 | 203 | 578 | 3447 | 6949 |
| Blue 71.7/124 | 501 | 390 | 393 | 150 | 407 | 430 | 514 | 163 | 396 | 3344 | 393 | 357 | 371 | 373 | 468 | 121 | 393 | 171 | 534 | 3181 | 6525 |
| White 69.9/119 | 475 | 369 | 377 | 138 | 390 | 420 | 494 | 139 | 386 | 3188 | 357 | 345 | 331 | 350 | 454 | 107 | 366 | 141 | 515 | 2966 | 6154 |
| Gold 66.4/111 | 432 | 327 | 324 | 124 | 343 | 382 | 456 | 118 | 315 | 2821 | 325 | 301 | 305 | 322 | 418 | 91 | 335 | 125 | 448 | 2670 | 5491 |
| Red 63.6/106 | 388 | 298 | 311 | 110 | 335 | 373 | 423 | 90 | 305 | 2633 | 297 | 262 | 282 | 296 | 390 | 82 | 316 | 116 | 385 | 2426 | 5059 |
| Green 61/98 | 336 | 257 | 260 | 84 | 288 | 258 | 337 | 85 | 247 | 2152 | 232 | 231 | 237 | 255 | 326 | 83 | 227 | 113 | 343 | 2047 | 4199 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,949 yards, 73.4/128)
Course rating 1.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,491 yards, 66.4/111)
1,458 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,199 yards, 61/98)
2,750 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 11.0 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 578 yards. 31 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Frenchmans Bend?
Frenchmans Bend has a course rating of 73.4 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 61 with a slope of 98.
How long is Frenchmans Bend?
From the back tees, Frenchmans Bend plays 6,949 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Frenchmans Bend?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 428-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Frenchmans Bend?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,949 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,199 yards).
Is Frenchmans Bend public or private?
Frenchmans Bend is a public golf course in Monroe, Louisiana. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Frenchmans Bend?
Nearby courses include Bayou Desiard Country Club (Monroe), Chennault Park Golf Course (Monroe), Forsythe Park Golf Course (Monroe), Calvert Crossing Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Frenchmans Bend?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Frenchmans Bend 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 Frenchmans Bend?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Frenchmans Bend 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 Frenchmans Bend 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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