Amherst Country Club Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst Country Club is a par-72 private course in Amherst, New Hampshire, playing 6,554 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 77.3 and slope of 125.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,554 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77.3 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Amherst, New Hampshire, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.8285, -71.6072 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,554 | 72 | 77.3 | 125 |
| Blue | 6,001 | 72 | 74.3 | 118 |
| White | 5,408 | 72 | 71 | 111 |
| Gold | 4,403 | 72 | 65.5 | 98 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 77.3/125 | 305 | 540 | 198 | 521 | 401 | 373 | 187 | 428 | 387 | 3340 | 379 | 280 | 387 | 150 | 503 | 145 | 399 | 437 | 534 | 3214 | 6554 |
| Blue 74.3/118 | 300 | 475 | 188 | 460 | 370 | 338 | 183 | 377 | 373 | 3064 | 350 | 260 | 344 | 135 | 455 | 135 | 359 | 391 | 508 | 2937 | 6001 |
| White 71/111 | 276 | 368 | 139 | 434 | 296 | 320 | 165 | 359 | 296 | 2653 | 326 | 238 | 324 | 119 | 439 | 119 | 315 | 378 | 458 | 2716 | 5369 |
| Gold 65.5/98 | 235 | 368 | 139 | 311 | 254 | 232 | 120 | 285 | 244 | 2188 | 240 | 190 | 324 | 119 | 340 | 119 | 270 | 286 | 397 | 2285 | 4473 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,554 yards, 77.3/125)
Course rating 5.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,408 yards, 71/111)
1,146 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,403 yards, 65.5/98)
2,151 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.5 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 540 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 145 yards. 119 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Amherst Country Club?
Amherst Country Club has a course rating of 77.3 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 65.5 with a slope of 98.
How long is Amherst Country Club?
From the back tees, Amherst Country Club plays 6,554 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Amherst Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 428-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Amherst Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,554 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,403 yards).
Is Amherst Country Club public or private?
Amherst Country Club is a private golf course in Amherst, New Hampshire. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Amherst Country Club?
Nearby courses include Ponemah Green Family Golf Center (Amherst), Overlook Golf Club, Hidden Creek Country Club, Whip Poor Will Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Amherst Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Amherst 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 Amherst Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Amherst 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 Amherst 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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