Friar's Head New York
Friar's Head is a par-71 public course in New York, playing 7,071 yards from the Back tees with a rating of 74.6 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,071 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.6 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | New York, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.9654, -72.7287 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 7,071 | 6,466 | 71 | 74.6 | 138 |
| Composite | 6,797 | 6,215 | 71 | 73.2 | 136 |
| Member | 6,495 | 5,939 | 71 | 72.2 | 135 |
| Short | 6,127 | 5,603 | 71 | 70.3 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 74.6/138 | 374 | 578 | 498 | 243 | 323 | 429 | 553 | 181 | 398 | 3577 | 205 | 587 | 199 | 490 | 534 | 478 | 399 | 155 | 447 | 3494 | 7071 |
| Composite 73.2/136 | 354 | 568 | 470 | 230 | 314 | 411 | 520 | 167 | 391 | 3425 | 196 | 560 | 195 | 476 | 515 | 458 | 391 | 147 | 434 | 3372 | 6797 |
| Member 72.2/135 | 343 | 551 | 448 | 208 | 303 | 383 | 505 | 151 | 378 | 3270 | 188 | 540 | 188 | 463 | 481 | 447 | 369 | 133 | 416 | 3225 | 6495 |
| Short 70.3/127 | 327 | 538 | 419 | 193 | 291 | 369 | 478 | 132 | 348 | 3095 | 176 | 524 | 176 | 436 | 461 | 447 | 347 | 113 | 352 | 3032 | 6127 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Back (7,071 yards, 74.6/138)
Course rating 3.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Member (6,495 yards, 72.2/135)
576 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Short (6,127 yards, 70.3/127)
944 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 587 yards. 9 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 155 yards. 113 from the Short tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Friar's Head?
Friar's Head has a course rating of 74.6 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Short tees, the rating is 70.3 with a slope of 127.
How long is Friar's Head?
From the back tees, Friar's Head plays 7,071 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Friar's Head?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 498-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Friar's Head?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Back tees (7,071 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Short tees (6,127 yards).
Is Friar's Head public or private?
Friar's Head is a public golf course in New York. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Friar's Head?
Nearby courses include Baiting Hallow Golf Club, Sandy Pond Golf Links (RIverhead), Long Island National, The Rock Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Friar's Head?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Friar's Head 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 Friar's Head?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Friar's Head 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 Friar's Head 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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