Lykens Valley Golf Course Pennsylvania
Lykens Valley Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Pennsylvania, playing 6,184 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 69.7 and slope of 115.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,184 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.7 / 115 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.5714, -76.9058 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,184 | 71 | 69.7 | 115 |
| White | 5,961 | 71 | 68.5 | 113 |
| Green | 5,573 | 71 | 66.7 | 111 |
| Gold | 5,260 | 71 | 70.2 | 116 |
| Red | 4,951 | 71 | 68.4 | 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 69.7/115 | 391 | 477 | 404 | 206 | 390 | 550 | 158 | 352 | 359 | 3287 | 232 | 381 | 186 | 300 | 206 | 428 | 319 | 562 | 283 | 2897 | 6184 |
| White 68.5/113 | 386 | 470 | 398 | 197 | 351 | 527 | 158 | 345 | 352 | 3184 | 203 | 368 | 169 | 295 | 205 | 410 | 304 | 547 | 276 | 2777 | 5961 |
| Green 66.7/111 | 309 | 470 | 333 | 182 | 321 | 460 | 158 | 345 | 352 | 2930 | 180 | 335 | 155 | 295 | 205 | 410 | 304 | 483 | 276 | 2643 | 5573 |
| Gold 70.2/116 | 309 | 418 | 333 | 182 | 321 | 460 | 130 | 286 | 292 | 2731 | 180 | 335 | 155 | 264 | 170 | 394 | 293 | 483 | 255 | 2529 | 5260 |
| Red 68.4/112 | 303 | 397 | 328 | 129 | 301 | 453 | 120 | 379 | 288 | 2698 | 140 | 330 | 127 | 261 | 151 | 320 | 260 | 430 | 234 | 2253 | 4951 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,184 yards, 69.7/115)
Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,573 yards, 66.7/111)
611 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,951 yards, 68.4/112)
1,233 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. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 9 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 562 yards. 12 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 158 yards. 120 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 5 par 3s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lykens Valley Golf Course?
Lykens Valley Golf Course has a course rating of 69.7 and slope of 115 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.4 with a slope of 112.
How long is Lykens Valley Golf Course?
From the back tees, Lykens Valley Golf Course plays 6,184 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lykens Valley Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 404-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lykens Valley Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,184 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,951 yards).
Is Lykens Valley Golf Course public or private?
Lykens Valley Golf Course is a public golf course in Pennsylvania. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lykens Valley Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Golf Club at Felicita, Country Club of Harrisburg, Shade Mountain Golf Club, Sportsman's Golf Course (Harrisburg).
Is there a yardage book for Lykens Valley Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lykens Valley 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 Lykens Valley Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lykens Valley 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 Lykens Valley 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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