Merrick Golf Course Merrick, New York
Merrick Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Merrick, New York, playing 6,402 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.2 and slope of 114.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,402 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.2 / 114 |
| Tee Options | 2 |
| Location | Merrick, New York, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.6454, -73.5592 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,402 | 5,854 | 72 | 70.2 | 114 |
| White | 6,230 | 5,697 | 72 | 69.4 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.2/114 | 490 | 163 | 365 | 410 | 360 | 495 | 340 | 168 | 410 | 3201 | 490 | 163 | 365 | 410 | 360 | 495 | 340 | 168 | 410 | 3201 | 6402 |
| White 69.4/112 | 480 | 147 | 351 | 405 | 353 | 487 | 330 | 159 | 403 | 3115 | 480 | 147 | 351 | 405 | 353 | 487 | 330 | 159 | 403 | 3115 | 6230 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,402 yards, 70.2/114)
Course rating 1.8 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,402 yards, 70.2/114)
Course rating 1.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: White (6,230 yards, 69.4/112)
172 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 9, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 495 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 163 yards. 147 from the White tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Merrick Golf Course?
Merrick Golf Course has a course rating of 70.2 and slope of 114 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 69.4 with a slope of 112.
How long is Merrick Golf Course?
From the back tees, Merrick Golf Course plays 6,402 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Merrick Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 490-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Merrick Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,402 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (6,230 yards).
Is Merrick Golf Course public or private?
Merrick Golf Course is a public golf course in Merrick, New York. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Merrick Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Golf Club at Middle Bay, Peninsula Golf Club, The Woodmere Club (Woodmere), Bethpage Yellow Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Merrick Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Merrick 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 Merrick Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Merrick 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 Merrick 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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