Rock Creek Golf Course Nicholson, Pennsylvania
Rock Creek Golf Course is a par-65 public course in Nicholson, Pennsylvania, playing 6,820 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.6 and slope of 118.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 65 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,820 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 118 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Nicholson, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.6537, -75.6697 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,820 | 72 | 71.6 | 118 |
| Blue | 6,488 | 73 | 76.3 | 127 |
| White | 6,197 | 72 | 74.7 | 123 |
| Red | 5,646 | 72 | 71.6 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.6/118 | 399 | 132 | 580 | 441 | 378 | 420 | 524 | 425 | 200 | 3499 | 300 | 158 | 560 | 524 | 388 | 340 | 410 | 190 | 451 | 3321 | 6820 |
| Blue 76.3/127 | 384 | 124 | 563 | 429 | 364 | 385 | 500 | 410 | 200 | 3359 | 283 | 143 | 535 | 484 | 369 | 330 | 369 | 180 | 436 | 3129 | 6488 |
| White 74.7/123 | 369 | 114 | 546 | 417 | 350 | 360 | 475 | 396 | 185 | 3212 | 275 | 132 | 510 | 459 | 359 | 320 | 345 | 165 | 420 | 2985 | 6197 |
| Red 71.6/117 | 320 | 105 | 469 | 353 | 331 | 338 | 440 | 384 | 160 | 2900 | 269 | 120 | 478 | 443 | 303 | 310 | 322 | 150 | 351 | 2746 | 5646 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,820 yards, 71.6/118)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,197 yards, 74.7/123)
623 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,646 yards, 71.6/117)
1,174 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 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 5s.
The longest hole on the card at 580 yards. 20 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 132 yards. 105 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Rock Creek Golf Course?
Rock Creek Golf Course has a course rating of 71.6 and slope of 118 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.6 with a slope of 117.
How long is Rock Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Rock Creek Golf Course plays 6,820 yards. The course is par 65 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Rock Creek Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 441-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Rock Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,820 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,646 yards).
Is Rock Creek Golf Course public or private?
Rock Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in Nicholson, Pennsylvania. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Rock Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Lakeland Golf Course, The Monster Concord Resort & Golf Cl, Fern Hall (closed), Elkview Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Rock Creek Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek 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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