Thumper Pond Minnesota
Thumper Pond is a par-72 public course in Minnesota, playing 6,610 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 72.5 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,610 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.5 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Minnesota, USA |
| Coordinates | 46.4326, -95.5720 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,610 | 6,044 | 72 | 72.5 | 138 |
| White | 6,291 | 5,752 | 72 | 70.8 | 135 |
| Black | 6,043 | 5,526 | 72 | 69.5 | 130 |
| Gray | 5,342 | 4,885 | 72 | 66.4 | 116 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 72.5/138 | 492 | 398 | 197 | 360 | 342 | 527 | 119 | 424 | 288 | 3147 | 393 | 432 | 407 | 183 | 550 | 191 | 392 | 414 | 501 | 3463 | 6610 |
| White 70.8/135 | 477 | 388 | 187 | 350 | 314 | 513 | 109 | 384 | 278 | 3000 | 384 | 402 | 388 | 167 | 517 | 176 | 382 | 404 | 471 | 3291 | 6291 |
| Black 69.5/130 | 457 | 373 | 168 | 335 | 306 | 501 | 99 | 376 | 260 | 2875 | 374 | 393 | 351 | 158 | 507 | 163 | 367 | 394 | 461 | 3168 | 6043 |
| Gray 66.4/116 | 377 | 326 | 153 | 318 | 262 | 436 | 90 | 346 | 211 | 2519 | 329 | 334 | 322 | 141 | 483 | 151 | 334 | 326 | 403 | 2823 | 5342 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,610 yards, 72.5/138)
Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Black (6,043 yards, 69.5/130)
567 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gray (5,342 yards, 66.4/116)
1,268 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.6 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 550 yards. 23 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 119 yards. 90 from the Gray tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Thumper Pond?
Thumper Pond has a course rating of 72.5 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Gray tees, the rating is 66.4 with a slope of 116.
How long is Thumper Pond?
From the back tees, Thumper Pond plays 6,610 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Thumper Pond?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 527-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Thumper Pond?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,610 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gray tees (5,342 yards).
Is Thumper Pond public or private?
Thumper Pond is a public golf course in Minnesota. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Thumper Pond?
Nearby courses include Balmoral, Oakwood Supper Club & Golf Course, Perham Lakeside Golf Club, Frazee Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Thumper Pond?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Thumper Pond 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 Thumper Pond?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Thumper Pond 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 Thumper Pond 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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