Orchards Golf Club South Hadley, Massachusetts
Orchards Golf Club is a par-72 public course in South Hadley, Massachusetts, playing 6,527 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 73 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,527 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2663, -72.5633 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,527 | 71 | 73 | 138 |
| White/Black | 6,326 | 71 | 71.7 | 138 |
| White | 6,214 | 72 | 77.7 | 146 |
| Member/Club | 5,905 | 72 | 75.6 | 146 |
| Yellow | 5,592 | 72 | 74.2 | 141 |
| RED | 5,338 | 72 | 73.2 | 132 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73/138 | 411 | 358 | 497 | 418 | 155 | 385 | 215 | 385 | 525 | 3349 | 174 | 367 | 336 | 448 | 407 | 377 | 447 | 178 | 444 | 3178 | 6527 |
| White/Black 71.7/138 | 411 | 358 | 497 | 388 | 155 | 360 | 184 | 385 | 490 | 3228 | 174 | 367 | 323 | 433 | 407 | 377 | 447 | 158 | 412 | 3098 | 6326 |
| White 77.7/146 | 405 | 342 | 481 | 388 | 138 | 360 | 184 | 369 | 490 | 3157 | 158 | 349 | 323 | 433 | 403 | 377 | 444 | 158 | 412 | 3057 | 6214 |
| Member/Club 75.6/146 | 405 | 342 | 481 | 372 | 138 | 316 | 131 | 369 | 449 | 3003 | 141 | 349 | 313 | 420 | 330 | 377 | 444 | 158 | 370 | 2902 | 5905 |
| Yellow 74.2/141 | 375 | 322 | 446 | 372 | 119 | 316 | 131 | 299 | 449 | 2829 | 141 | 287 | 313 | 420 | 330 | 363 | 399 | 140 | 370 | 2763 | 5592 |
| RED 73.2/132 | 348 | 318 | 436 | 311 | 119 | 308 | 123 | 299 | 379 | 2641 | 137 | 287 | 303 | 410 | 330 | 363 | 399 | 140 | 328 | 2697 | 5338 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,527 yards, 73/138)
Course rating 2.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Member/Club (5,905 yards, 75.6/146)
622 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (5,338 yards, 73.2/132)
1,189 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 525 yards. 28 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Orchards Golf Club?
Orchards Golf Club has a course rating of 73 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 73.2 with a slope of 132.
How long is Orchards Golf Club?
From the back tees, Orchards Golf Club plays 6,527 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Orchards Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 13, a 448-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Orchards Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,527 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (5,338 yards).
Is Orchards Golf Club public or private?
Orchards Golf Club is a public golf course in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Orchards Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Holyoke Country Club, Ledges Golf Club, Westover Golf Course (Granby), Wyckoff Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Orchards Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Orchards 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 Orchards Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Orchards 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 Orchards 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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