Bala Golf Course Pennsylvania
Bala Golf Course is a par-66 public course in Pennsylvania, playing 5,306 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 66.3 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 66 (5 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 1 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,306 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 66.3 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.9962, -75.2227 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,306 | 68 | 66.3 | 126 |
| White | 5,194 | 68 | 69.5 | 122 |
| Red | 4,893 | 68 | 68.5 | 117 |
| Yellow | 4,523 | 68 | 66.4 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 66.3/126 | 336 | 303 | 316 | 195 | 390 | 131 | 380 | 331 | 164 | 2546 | 487 | 385 | 306 | 174 | 333 | 323 | 97 | 293 | 362 | 2760 | 5306 |
| White 69.5/122 | 323 | 299 | 317 | 193 | 374 | 125 | 385 | 315 | 161 | 2492 | 473 | 377 | 301 | 171 | 329 | 312 | 97 | 286 | 356 | 2702 | 5194 |
| Red 68.5/117 | 303 | 288 | 312 | 162 | 368 | 98 | 372 | 300 | 153 | 2356 | 416 | 357 | 261 | 159 | 317 | 302 | 94 | 278 | 353 | 2537 | 4893 |
| Yellow 66.4/113 | 303 | 213 | 312 | 162 | 263 | 98 | 257 | 300 | 153 | 2061 | 416 | 282 | 261 | 159 | 317 | 302 | 94 | 278 | 353 | 2462 | 4523 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,306 yards, 66.3/126)
Course rating 1.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (4,893 yards, 68.5/117)
413 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Yellow (4,523 yards, 66.4/113)
783 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 487 yards. 97 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bala Golf Course?
Bala Golf Course has a course rating of 66.3 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Yellow tees, the rating is 66.4 with a slope of 113.
How long is Bala Golf Course?
From the back tees, Bala Golf Course plays 5,306 yards. The course is par 66 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 1 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bala Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 390-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bala Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,306 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Yellow tees (4,523 yards).
Is Bala Golf Course public or private?
Bala Golf Course is a public golf course in Pennsylvania. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bala Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Karakung Golf Course, Llanerch Country Club, JC Melrose Country Club, Flourtown Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Bala Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bala 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 Bala Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bala 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 Bala 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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