Merion Golf Club East Pennsylvania
Merion Golf Club East is a par-70 public course in Pennsylvania, playing 6,946 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 75.1 and slope of 151.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,946 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.1 / 151 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.0003, -75.3141 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,946 | 6,351 | 70 | 75.1 | 151 |
| Back | 6,599 | 6,034 | 70 | 73.6 | 149 |
| White | 6,307 | 5,767 | 70 | 72.2 | 148 |
| Middle | 6,103 | 5,581 | 70 | 71.4 | 145 |
| Middle-Forward | 5,856 | 5,355 | 70 | 70.5 | 143 |
| Red | 5,698 | 5,210 | 70 | 69.5 | 138 |
| Green | 5,115 | 4,677 | 70 | 67.1 | 132 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 75.1/151 | 358 | 589 | 250 | 622 | 501 | 484 | 368 | 358 | 231 | 3761 | 306 | 358 | 395 | 128 | 411 | 415 | 429 | 241 | 502 | 3185 | 6946 |
| Back 73.6/149 | 358 | 554 | 219 | 595 | 412 | 430 | 368 | 358 | 231 | 3525 | 306 | 358 | 362 | 128 | 411 | 377 | 429 | 241 | 462 | 3074 | 6599 |
| White 72.2/148 | 358 | 554 | 170 | 595 | 394 | 412 | 368 | 358 | 176 | 3385 | 306 | 358 | 362 | 128 | 380 | 377 | 398 | 208 | 405 | 2922 | 6307 |
| Middle 71.4/145 | 335 | 526 | 170 | 557 | 394 | 412 | 354 | 337 | 176 | 3261 | 288 | 345 | 340 | 117 | 380 | 361 | 398 | 208 | 405 | 2842 | 6103 |
| Middle-Forward 70.5/143 | 335 | 467 | 156 | 538 | 381 | 412 | 354 | 337 | 176 | 3156 | 288 | 345 | 319 | 117 | 364 | 333 | 351 | 194 | 389 | 2700 | 5856 |
| Red 69.5/138 | 314 | 467 | 156 | 538 | 381 | 393 | 336 | 322 | 145 | 3052 | 263 | 326 | 319 | 107 | 364 | 333 | 351 | 194 | 389 | 2646 | 5698 |
| Green 67.1/132 | 314 | 467 | 140 | 421 | 349 | 393 | 267 | 322 | 145 | 2818 | 263 | 256 | 272 | 107 | 305 | 303 | 306 | 194 | 291 | 2297 | 5115 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,946 yards, 75.1/151)
Course rating 5.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Middle (6,103 yards, 71.4/145)
843 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,115 yards, 67.1/132)
1,831 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.9 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 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 622 yards. 33 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Merion Golf Club East?
Merion Golf Club East has a course rating of 75.1 and slope of 151 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 67.1 with a slope of 132.
How long is Merion Golf Club East?
From the back tees, Merion Golf Club East plays 6,946 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Merion Golf Club East?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 501-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Merion Golf Club East?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,946 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,115 yards).
Is Merion Golf Club East public or private?
Merion Golf Club East is a public golf course in Pennsylvania. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Merion Golf Club East?
Nearby courses include Llanerch Country Club, Karakung Golf Course, Bala Golf Course, Glenhardie Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Merion Golf Club East?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Merion Golf Club East 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 Merion Golf Club East?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Merion Golf Club East 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 Merion Golf Club East 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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