Sankaty Head Golf Club Massachusetts
Sankaty Head Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Massachusetts, playing 6,625 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.6 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,625 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.6 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.2783, -69.9690 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,625 | 6,058 | 71 | 72.6 | 126 |
| White | 6,270 | 5,733 | 71 | 70.8 | 123 |
| Blue | 5,525 | 5,052 | 71 | 67.2 | 118 |
| Blue/Yellow | 5,415 | 4,951 | 71 | 66.4 | 114 |
| Gold | 5,195 | 4,750 | 71 | 65.7 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.6/126 | 405 | 375 | 195 | 495 | 420 | 180 | 410 | 540 | 285 | 3305 | 425 | 450 | 225 | 380 | 150 | 410 | 350 | 545 | 385 | 3320 | 6625 |
| White 70.8/123 | 390 | 355 | 185 | 485 | 410 | 160 | 390 | 520 | 280 | 3175 | 405 | 400 | 190 | 370 | 135 | 385 | 340 | 495 | 375 | 3095 | 6270 |
| Blue 67.2/118 | 350 | 355 | 185 | 485 | 360 | 130 | 350 | 420 | 280 | 2915 | 360 | 400 | 160 | 370 | 135 | 360 | 340 | 495 | 340 | 2960 | 5875 |
| Blue/Yellow 66.4/114 | 355 | 295 | 180 | 395 | 355 | 135 | 345 | 405 | 250 | 2715 | 360 | 350 | 135 | 320 | 105 | 360 | 310 | 450 | 310 | 2700 | 5415 |
| Gold 65.7/111 | 325 | 295 | 145 | 395 | 355 | 90 | 345 | 405 | 250 | 2605 | 330 | 350 | 135 | 320 | 105 | 325 | 310 | 405 | 310 | 2590 | 5195 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,625 yards, 72.6/126)
Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,270 yards, 70.8/123)
355 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,195 yards, 65.7/111)
1,430 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.3 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 545 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Sankaty Head Golf Club?
Sankaty Head Golf Club has a course rating of 72.6 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 65.7 with a slope of 111.
How long is Sankaty Head Golf Club?
From the back tees, Sankaty Head Golf Club plays 6,625 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sankaty Head Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 420-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sankaty Head Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,625 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,195 yards).
Is Sankaty Head Golf Club public or private?
Sankaty Head Golf Club is a public golf course in Massachusetts. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Sankaty Head Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Nantucket Golf Club, Siasconset Golf Course, Miacomet Golf Club, Harwich Port Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Sankaty Head Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sankaty Head 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 Sankaty Head Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Sankaty Head 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 Sankaty Head 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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