Ruggles Golf Course Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Ruggles Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, playing 7,230 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.5 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,230 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.5 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.4831, -76.1692 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,230 | 72 | 74.5 | 131 |
| Blue | 6,790 | 72 | 72.2 | 130 |
| White | 6,330 | 72 | 70.1 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,900 | 72 | 73.4 | 128 |
| Red | 5,071 | 72 | 68.7 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.5/131 | 395 | 576 | 205 | 404 | 437 | 176 | 517 | 399 | 413 | 3522 | 415 | 461 | 190 | 450 | 433 | 440 | 565 | 225 | 529 | 3708 | 7230 |
| Blue 72.2/130 | 365 | 555 | 190 | 390 | 410 | 160 | 495 | 375 | 385 | 3325 | 380 | 435 | 175 | 390 | 405 | 420 | 540 | 205 | 515 | 3465 | 6790 |
| White 70.1/127 | 325 | 535 | 170 | 365 | 375 | 145 | 480 | 355 | 360 | 3110 | 340 | 410 | 160 | 360 | 370 | 385 | 510 | 190 | 495 | 3220 | 6330 |
| Gold 73.4/128 | 305 | 510 | 160 | 325 | 350 | 130 | 465 | 310 | 335 | 2890 | 320 | 345 | 145 | 330 | 355 | 365 | 495 | 175 | 480 | 3010 | 5900 |
| Red 68.7/118 | 255 | 435 | 105 | 285 | 320 | 90 | 401 | 270 | 295 | 2456 | 280 | 310 | 120 | 300 | 315 | 325 | 420 | 135 | 410 | 2615 | 5071 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,230 yards, 74.5/131)
Course rating 2.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,330 yards, 70.1/127)
900 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,071 yards, 68.7/118)
2,159 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 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 longest hole on the card at 576 yards. 11 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 176 yards. 90 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Ruggles Golf Course?
Ruggles Golf Course has a course rating of 74.5 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.7 with a slope of 118.
How long is Ruggles Golf Course?
From the back tees, Ruggles Golf Course plays 7,230 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Ruggles Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 16, a 565-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Ruggles Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,230 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,071 yards).
Is Ruggles Golf Course public or private?
Ruggles Golf Course is a public golf course in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Ruggles Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Bulle Rock Golf Club, Wetlands Golf Course (Aberdeen), Maryland Golf & Country Club, Exton Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Ruggles Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Ruggles 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 Ruggles Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Ruggles 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 Ruggles 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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