Western Turnpike Golf Course Guilderland, New York
Western Turnpike Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Guilderland, New York, playing 6,375 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.3 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,375 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.3 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Guilderland, New York, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.6998, -73.9236 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,375 | 72 | 71.3 | 135 |
| Green | 6,024 | 72 | 69.5 | 128 |
| Gold | 5,537 | 72 | 72.4 | 130 |
| Silver | 5,149 | 72 | 70.2 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.3/135 | 420 | 373 | 470 | 334 | 456 | 407 | 210 | 546 | 135 | 3351 | 301 | 360 | 490 | 368 | 122 | 190 | 510 | 320 | 363 | 3024 | 6375 |
| Green 69.5/128 | 396 | 334 | 416 | 320 | 442 | 407 | 162 | 532 | 135 | 3144 | 301 | 360 | 466 | 351 | 122 | 168 | 497 | 288 | 327 | 2880 | 6024 |
| Gold 72.4/130 | 310 | 309 | 372 | 301 | 442 | 355 | 162 | 475 | 125 | 2851 | 285 | 341 | 442 | 280 | 107 | 168 | 470 | 266 | 327 | 2686 | 5537 |
| Silver 70.2/126 | 310 | 300 | 372 | 265 | 370 | 355 | 119 | 423 | 125 | 2639 | 285 | 341 | 405 | 280 | 107 | 156 | 421 | 213 | 302 | 2510 | 5149 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,375 yards, 71.3/135)
Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,537 yards, 72.4/130)
838 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (5,149 yards, 70.2/126)
1,226 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 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 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 546 yards. 36 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Western Turnpike Golf Course?
Western Turnpike Golf Course has a course rating of 71.3 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Silver tees, the rating is 70.2 with a slope of 126.
How long is Western Turnpike Golf Course?
From the back tees, Western Turnpike Golf Course plays 6,375 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Western Turnpike Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 470-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Western Turnpike Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,375 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Silver tees (5,149 yards).
Is Western Turnpike Golf Course public or private?
Western Turnpike Golf Course is a public golf course in Guilderland, New York. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Western Turnpike Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Hiawatha Trails Executive Golf Course (Guilderland), Albany Country Club (Voorheesville), Pinehaven Country Club, Colonie Golf & Country Club (Voorheesville).
Is there a yardage book for Western Turnpike Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Western Turnpike 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 Western Turnpike Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Western Turnpike 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 Western Turnpike 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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