Balmoral Minnesota
Balmoral is a par-72 public course in Minnesota, playing 6,300 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.3 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,300 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.3 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Minnesota, USA |
| Coordinates | 46.3741, -95.6482 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,300 | 72 | 70.3 | 126 |
| White | 6,055 | 72 | 75 | 130 |
| Gold | 5,515 | 72 | 72 | 124 |
| Red | 5,010 | 72 | 69.2 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.3/126 | 410 | 145 | 495 | 360 | 470 | 315 | 178 | 342 | 375 | 3090 | 290 | 375 | 385 | 505 | 360 | 215 | 540 | 205 | 335 | 3210 | 6300 |
| White 75/130 | 400 | 140 | 480 | 355 | 460 | 305 | 170 | 330 | 370 | 3010 | 285 | 370 | 380 | 475 | 345 | 175 | 510 | 185 | 320 | 3045 | 6055 |
| Gold 72/124 | 355 | 135 | 460 | 330 | 445 | 250 | 130 | 320 | 360 | 2785 | 280 | 315 | 320 | 450 | 310 | 150 | 440 | 170 | 295 | 2730 | 5515 |
| Red 69.2/118 | 315 | 100 | 400 | 295 | 390 | 235 | 125 | 275 | 290 | 2425 | 270 | 310 | 315 | 400 | 305 | 100 | 430 | 165 | 290 | 2585 | 5010 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,300 yards, 70.3/126)
Course rating 1.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,515 yards, 72/124)
785 yards shorter than the back tees.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,010 yards, 69.2/118)
1,290 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 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 540 yards. 35 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Balmoral?
Balmoral has a course rating of 70.3 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.2 with a slope of 118.
How long is Balmoral?
From the back tees, Balmoral plays 6,300 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Balmoral?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 375-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Balmoral?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,300 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,010 yards).
Is Balmoral public or private?
Balmoral is a public golf course in Minnesota. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Balmoral?
Nearby courses include Thumper Pond, Oakwood Supper Club & Golf Course, Perham Lakeside Golf Club, Pebble Lake Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Balmoral?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Balmoral 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 Balmoral?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Balmoral 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 Balmoral 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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