Chapples Golf Course Thunder Bay, Ontario
Chapples Golf Course is a par-68 public course in Thunder Bay, Ontario, playing 6,207 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 75.5 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 68 (5 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 1 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,207 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.5 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48.3942, -89.2654 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 5,989 | 68 | 68.7 | 117 |
| Gold/Red | 5,694 | 68 | 67.2 | 114 |
| Red | 5,323 | 67 | 65.5 | 108 |
| Blue | 6,207 | 73 | 75.5 | 129 |
| Yellow | 6,089 | 71 | 74.8 | 127 |
| White | 5,416 | 71 | 70.8 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 68.7/117 | 467 | 465 | 348 | 180 | 380 | 373 | 342 | 158 | 352 | 3065 | 336 | 455 | 167 | 372 | 147 | 480 | 200 | 392 | 375 | 2924 | 5989 |
| Gold/Red 67.2/114 | 467 | 465 | 348 | 128 | 380 | 315 | 342 | 158 | 352 | 2955 | 336 | 455 | 126 | 333 | 147 | 480 | 156 | 340 | 366 | 2739 | 5694 |
| Red 65.5/108 | 434 | 400 | 330 | 128 | 280 | 315 | 330 | 116 | 346 | 2679 | 331 | 432 | 126 | 333 | 135 | 425 | 156 | 340 | 366 | 2644 | 5323 |
| Blue 75.5/129 | 465 | 460 | 354 | 183 | 389 | 386 | 354 | 166 | 357 | 3114 | 345 | 482 | 205 | 395 | 144 | 491 | 201 | 420 | 410 | 3093 | 6207 |
| Yellow 74.8/127 | 465 | 460 | 354 | 183 | 389 | 386 | 354 | 166 | 357 | 3114 | 337 | 440 | 175 | 387 | 144 | 491 | 201 | 400 | 400 | 2975 | 6089 |
| White 70.8/117 | 435 | 410 | 335 | 160 | 276 | 335 | 339 | 150 | 294 | 2734 | 290 | 431 | 145 | 355 | 144 | 428 | 171 | 345 | 373 | 2682 | 5416 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,207 yards, 75.5/129)
Course rating 7.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold/Red (5,694 yards, 67.2/114)
513 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,323 yards, 65.5/108)
884 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 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 shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 491 yards. 9 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Chapples Golf Course?
Chapples Golf Course has a course rating of 75.5 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 70.8 with a slope of 117.
How long is Chapples Golf Course?
From the back tees, Chapples Golf Course plays 6,207 yards. The course is par 68 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 1 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Chapples Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 389-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Chapples Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (5,989 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,416 yards).
Is Chapples Golf Course public or private?
Chapples Golf Course is a public golf course in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Chapples Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Thunder Bay Country Club, Fort William Country Club, Centennial Golf Course, Northern Lights Golf Complex.
Is there a yardage book for Chapples Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Chapples 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 Chapples Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Chapples 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 Chapples 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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