Sterling National Country Club Massachusetts
Sterling National Country Club is a par-71 private course in Massachusetts, playing 6,640 yards from the Silver tees with a rating of 72.3 and slope of 138. Designed by Michael Hurdzan (1991).
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,640 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.3 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Architect | Michael Hurdzan |
| Year | 1991 |
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.4487, -71.7212 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 6,667 | 6,096 | 71 | 72.3 | 138 |
| Blue | 6,323 | 5,782 | 71 | 70.6 | 135 |
| Blue/White | 5,943 | 5,434 | 71 | 68.9 | 133 |
| White | 5,777 | 5,282 | 71 | 68.3 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver 72.3/138 | 535 | 434 | 322 | 371 | 191 | 410 | 166 | 540 | 362 | 3331 | 497 | 211 | 391 | 203 | 430 | 441 | 186 | 401 | 576 | 3336 | 6667 |
| Blue 70.6/135 | 535 | 422 | 321 | 352 | 170 | 410 | 166 | 516 | 362 | 3254 | 497 | 186 | 391 | 176 | 406 | 422 | 172 | 357 | 541 | 3148 | 6402 |
| Blue/White 68.9/133 | 511 | 361 | 301 | 313 | 170 | 376 | 161 | 486 | 336 | 3015 | 451 | 186 | 371 | 156 | 367 | 382 | 148 | 326 | 541 | 2928 | 5943 |
| White 68.3/126 | 468 | 361 | 278 | 313 | 139 | 381 | 138 | 486 | 336 | 2900 | 451 | 163 | 349 | 176 | 367 | 382 | 141 | 334 | 514 | 2877 | 5777 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Silver (6,667 yards, 72.3/138)
Course rating 1.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,323 yards, 70.6/135)
344 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: White (5,777 yards, 68.3/126)
890 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 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 longest hole on the card at 576 yards. 36 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 166 yards. 138 from the White tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Sterling National Country Club?
Sterling National Country Club has a course rating of 72.3 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 68.3 with a slope of 126.
How long is Sterling National Country Club?
From the back tees, Sterling National Country Club plays 6,640 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sterling National Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 434-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sterling National Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Silver tees (6,667 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,777 yards).
Is Sterling National Country Club public or private?
Sterling National Country Club is a private golf course in Massachusetts. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Sterling National Country Club?
Nearby courses include Berlin Country Club, Monoosnock Country Club, Wachusett Country Club, Red Tail Golf Course (Devens).
Is there a yardage book for Sterling National Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sterling National Country 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 Sterling National Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Sterling National Country 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 Sterling National Country 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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