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 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: BLACK (6,527 yards, 73/138)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 13 (par 4, 448 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: MEMBER/CLUB (5,905 yards, 75.6/146)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: RED (5,338 yards, 73.2/132)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 5 (119 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 448 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 155 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 525 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. A 418-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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 Westover Golf Club, Pine Grove Golf Course, Northampton Country Club, Mill Valley 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.
Does Orchards Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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