Essex County Club Massachusetts
Essex County Club is a par-65 public course in Massachusetts, playing 6,555 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 65 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,555 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.5849, -70.7618 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,555 | 5,994 | 70 | 73 | 135 |
| Gold | 6,195 | 5,665 | 70 | 71 | 132 |
| White | 5,996 | 5,483 | 70 | 69.9 | 131 |
| Red | 5,504 | 5,033 | 70 | 67.2 | 124 |
| Green | 4,295 | 3,927 | 70 | 60.4 | 110 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 73/135 | 440 | 335 | 623 | 233 | 503 | 335 | 142 | 422 | 432 | 3465 | 363 | 178 | 420 | 379 | 172 | 347 | 453 | 361 | 417 | 3090 | 6555 |
| Gold 71/132 | 408 | 335 | 556 | 223 | 458 | 330 | 142 | 422 | 389 | 3263 | 342 | 178 | 392 | 379 | 172 | 347 | 406 | 327 | 389 | 2932 | 6195 |
| White 69.9/131 | 408 | 313 | 556 | 213 | 448 | 327 | 128 | 414 | 389 | 3196 | 342 | 160 | 382 | 353 | 142 | 319 | 391 | 322 | 389 | 2800 | 5996 |
| Red 67.2/124 | 408 | 297 | 471 | 184 | 439 | 314 | 118 | 406 | 341 | 2978 | 331 | 148 | 323 | 308 | 121 | 305 | 321 | 262 | 407 | 2526 | 5504 |
| Green 60.4/110 | 269 | 177 | 445 | 100 | 323 | 262 | 118 | 317 | 291 | 2302 | 262 | 96 | 251 | 234 | 121 | 220 | 321 | 193 | 295 | 1993 | 4295 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,555 yards, 73/135)
Course rating 3.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (5,504 yards, 67.2/124)
1,051 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,295 yards, 60.4/110)
2,260 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.6 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 par 3 on the card at 142 yards. 118 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Essex County Club?
Essex County Club has a course rating of 73 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 60.4 with a slope of 110.
How long is Essex County Club?
From the back tees, Essex County Club plays 6,555 yards. The course is par 65 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Essex County Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 623-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Essex County Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,555 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,295 yards).
Is Essex County Club public or private?
Essex County Club is a public golf course in Massachusetts. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Essex County Club?
Nearby courses include Cape Ann Golf Course, Myopia Hunt Club, Wenham Country Club, Beverly Golf & Tennis Club.
Is there a yardage book for Essex County Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Essex County 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 Essex County Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Essex County 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 Essex County 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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