Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course Carlsbad, New Mexico
Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course is a par-72 municipal course in Carlsbad, New Mexico, playing 6,267 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 69.4 and slope of 124.
Course Overview
| Type | Municipal |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,267 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.4 / 124 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.4309, -104.2122 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,267 | 5,731 | 72 | 69.4 | 124 |
| Gold | 5,796 | 5,300 | 72 | 67.7 | 115 |
| Red | 5,154 | 4,713 | 72 | 64.9 | 104 |
| Turquoise Male | 4,480 | 4,097 | 72 | 62.9 | 97 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 69.4/124 | 372 | 337 | 138 | 372 | 536 | 375 | 196 | 517 | 264 | 3107 | 543 | 126 | 360 | 322 | 446 | 333 | 180 | 322 | 528 | 3160 | 6267 |
| Gold 67.7/115 | 363 | 325 | 126 | 324 | 488 | 321 | 178 | 477 | 252 | 2854 | 496 | 114 | 326 | 310 | 389 | 325 | 169 | 307 | 506 | 2942 | 5796 |
| Red 64.9/104 | 309 | 285 | 122 | 280 | 453 | 291 | 128 | 411 | 235 | 2514 | 448 | 101 | 292 | 298 | 353 | 286 | 161 | 292 | 409 | 2640 | 5154 |
| Turquoise Male 62.9/97 | 284 | 262 | 114 | 238 | 378 | 222 | 103 | 378 | 212 | 2191 | 379 | 91 | 258 | 240 | 302 | 250 | 153 | 217 | 399 | 2289 | 4480 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,267 yards, 69.4/124)
Course rating 2.6 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (5,154 yards, 64.9/104)
1,113 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Turquoise Male (4,480 yards, 62.9/97)
1,787 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 543 yards. 7 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 126 yards. 91 from the Turquoise Male tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course?
Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course has a course rating of 69.4 and slope of 124 from the back tees. From the Turquoise Male tees, the rating is 62.9 with a slope of 97.
How long is Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course?
From the back tees, Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course plays 6,267 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 14, a 446-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,267 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Turquoise Male tees (4,480 yards).
Is Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course public or private?
Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course is a municipal golf course in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Tee times are available to the public. This is a municipally operated course.
What courses are near Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Riverside Country Club (Carlsbad), Artesia Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course 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 Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course 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 Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course 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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