Heron Lakes Great Blue Portland, Oregon
Heron Lakes Great Blue is a par-58 public course in Portland, Oregon, playing 6,638 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 58 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,638 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.6018, -122.7027 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,638 | 6,070 | 72 | 72 | 132 |
| White/Blue/Black | 6,196 | 5,666 | 72 | 69.9 | 126 |
| Blue | 6,141 | 5,615 | 72 | 69.6 | 127 |
| White | 5,750 | 5,258 | 72 | 67.7 | 124 |
| Yellow/White/Blue | 5,667 | 5,182 | 71 | 67.9 | 123 |
| Gold | 5,269 | 4,818 | 71 | 65.1 | 115 |
| Orange | 4,013 | 3,669 | 67 | 60.4 | 106 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72/132 | 536 | 408 | 176 | 369 | 506 | 404 | 207 | 377 | 392 | 3375 | 499 | 397 | 428 | 503 | 205 | 318 | 178 | 356 | 379 | 3263 | 6638 |
| White/Blue/Black 69.9/126 | 480 | 384 | 176 | 317 | 486 | 404 | 152 | 355 | 392 | 3146 | 450 | 389 | 428 | 461 | 188 | 318 | 105 | 332 | 379 | 3050 | 6196 |
| Blue 69.6/127 | 512 | 384 | 151 | 339 | 486 | 364 | 178 | 355 | 354 | 3123 | 465 | 389 | 372 | 477 | 188 | 292 | 144 | 332 | 359 | 3018 | 6141 |
| White 67.7/124 | 480 | 368 | 125 | 317 | 460 | 344 | 152 | 335 | 343 | 2924 | 450 | 368 | 349 | 461 | 167 | 273 | 105 | 314 | 339 | 2826 | 5750 |
| Yellow/White/Blue 67.9/123 | 461 | 368 | 151 | 268 | 460 | 364 | 139 | 335 | 354 | 2900 | 417 | 368 | 372 | 386 | 167 | 292 | 92 | 314 | 359 | 2767 | 5667 |
| Gold 65.1/115 | 461 | 346 | 100 | 268 | 425 | 309 | 139 | 303 | 335 | 2686 | 417 | 345 | 319 | 386 | 149 | 263 | 92 | 283 | 329 | 2583 | 5269 |
| Orange 60.4/106 | 382 | 282 | 61 | 208 | 317 | 239 | 95 | 244 | 225 | 2053 | 285 | 230 | 230 | 355 | 110 | 220 | 75 | 200 | 255 | 1960 | 4013 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,638 yards, 72/132)
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,269 yards, 65.1/115)
1,369 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: Orange (4,013 yards, 60.4/106)
2,625 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 11.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 176 yards. 61 from the ORANGE tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Heron Lakes Great Blue?
Heron Lakes Great Blue has a course rating of 72 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the ORANGE tees, the rating is 60.4 with a slope of 106.
How long is Heron Lakes Great Blue?
From the back tees, Heron Lakes Great Blue plays 6,638 yards. The course is par 58 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Heron Lakes Great Blue?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 536-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Heron Lakes Great Blue?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,638 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the ORANGE tees (4,013 yards).
Is Heron Lakes Great Blue public or private?
Heron Lakes Great Blue is a public golf course in Portland, Oregon. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Heron Lakes Great Blue?
Nearby courses include Heron Lakes Greenback (Portland), Columbia Edgewater Country Club (Portland), Vanco Driving Range, Royal Oaks Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Heron Lakes Great Blue?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Heron Lakes Great Blue 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 Heron Lakes Great Blue?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Heron Lakes Great Blue 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 Heron Lakes Great Blue 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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