Amherst Golf Club Massachusetts
Amherst Golf Club is a par-70 public course in Massachusetts, playing 6,150 yards from the WHITE/WHITE tees with a rating of 77 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 9 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,150 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.3631, -72.5265 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/White | 6,150 | 72 | 77 | 132 |
| White/Blue | 6,058 | 70 | 69.6 | 129 |
| Blue/Blue | 5,966 | 72 | 75.6 | 131 |
| Red/Red | 5,318 | 72 | 71.4 | 121 |
| White/Red | 5,734 | 72 | 74.2 | 127 |
| Blue/Red | 5,642 | 72 | 73.5 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/White 77/132 | 390 | 375 | 415 | 160 | 350 | 340 | 535 | 310 | 200 | 3075 | 390 | 375 | 415 | 160 | 350 | 340 | 535 | 310 | 200 | 3075 | 6150 |
| White/Blue 69.6/129 | 390 | 375 | 415 | 160 | 350 | 340 | 535 | 310 | 200 | 3075 | 390 | 350 | 405 | 135 | 350 | 340 | 525 | 310 | 178 | 2983 | 6058 |
| Blue/Blue 75.6/131 | 390 | 350 | 405 | 135 | 350 | 340 | 525 | 310 | 178 | 2983 | 390 | 350 | 405 | 135 | 350 | 340 | 525 | 310 | 178 | 2983 | 5966 |
| Red/Red 71.4/121 | 325 | 350 | 405 | 125 | 300 | 310 | 426 | 240 | 178 | 2659 | 325 | 350 | 405 | 125 | 300 | 310 | 426 | 240 | 178 | 2659 | 5318 |
| White/Red 74.2/127 | 390 | 375 | 415 | 160 | 350 | 340 | 535 | 310 | 200 | 3075 | 325 | 350 | 405 | 125 | 300 | 310 | 426 | 240 | 178 | 2659 | 5734 |
| Blue/Red 73.5/126 | 390 | 350 | 405 | 135 | 350 | 340 | 525 | 310 | 178 | 2983 | 325 | 350 | 405 | 125 | 300 | 310 | 426 | 240 | 178 | 2659 | 5642 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White/White (6,150 yards, 77/132)
Course rating 7.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White/Red (5,734 yards, 74.2/127)
416 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red/Red (5,318 yards, 71.4/121)
832 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 above 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 shortest of the 12 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 535 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 160 yards. 125 from the RED/RED tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Amherst Golf Club?
Amherst Golf Club has a course rating of 77 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the BLUE/RED tees, the rating is 73.5 with a slope of 126.
How long is Amherst Golf Club?
From the back tees, Amherst Golf Club plays 6,150 yards. The course is par 70 with 9 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Amherst Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 415-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Amherst Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White/White tees (6,150 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Red tees (5,318 yards).
Is Amherst Golf Club public or private?
Amherst Golf Club is a public golf course in Massachusetts. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Amherst Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Amherst Golf Club, Orchards Golf Club (South Hadley), Holyoke Country Club, Beaver Brook Golf Course (Haydenville).
Is there a yardage book for Amherst Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Amherst Golf Club 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 Amherst Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Amherst Golf Club 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 Amherst Golf Club 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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