Lion Hills Columbus, Mississippi
Lion Hills is a par-72 public course in Columbus, Mississippi, playing 6,410 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.2 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,410 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.2 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Columbus, Mississippi, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.5246, -88.4053 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,410 | 72 | 71.2 | 129 |
| White | 6,064 | 72 | 69.6 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,523 | 72 | 72.1 | 133 |
| Red | 4,979 | 72 | 68.8 | 124 |
| Junior | 3,483 | 72 | 60.3 | 104 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.2/129 | 486 | 313 | 345 | 175 | 510 | 212 | 472 | 407 | 159 | 3079 | 437 | 375 | 167 | 388 | 497 | 365 | 194 | 516 | 392 | 3331 | 6410 |
| White 69.6/127 | 461 | 291 | 343 | 151 | 495 | 169 | 452 | 372 | 137 | 2871 | 420 | 367 | 158 | 372 | 479 | 346 | 185 | 502 | 364 | 3193 | 6064 |
| Gold 72.1/133 | 425 | 270 | 315 | 139 | 448 | 151 | 415 | 347 | 122 | 2632 | 378 | 327 | 140 | 326 | 465 | 321 | 159 | 456 | 319 | 2891 | 5523 |
| Red 68.8/124 | 422 | 251 | 310 | 130 | 384 | 134 | 410 | 259 | 110 | 2410 | 311 | 270 | 129 | 267 | 432 | 289 | 154 | 403 | 314 | 2569 | 4979 |
| Junior 60.3/104 | 285 | 178 | 242 | 100 | 325 | 70 | 222 | 213 | 70 | 1705 | 236 | 195 | 120 | 190 | 300 | 192 | 83 | 278 | 184 | 1778 | 3483 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,410 yards, 71.2/129)
Course rating 0.8 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (4,979 yards, 68.8/124)
1,431 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Junior (3,483 yards, 60.3/104)
2,927 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 11.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 516 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 159 yards. 70 from the Junior tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lion Hills?
Lion Hills has a course rating of 71.2 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Junior tees, the rating is 60.3 with a slope of 104.
How long is Lion Hills?
From the back tees, Lion Hills plays 6,410 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lion Hills?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 472-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lion Hills?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,410 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Junior tees (3,483 yards).
Is Lion Hills public or private?
Lion Hills is a public golf course in Columbus, Mississippi. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lion Hills?
Nearby courses include Green Oaks Golf Club, Old Waverly (West Point), Mississippi State University Golf Course (Starkville), Aberdeen Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Lion Hills?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lion Hills 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 Lion Hills?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lion Hills 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 Lion Hills 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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