Southern Hills Golf Course Hot Springs, South Dakota
Southern Hills Golf Course is a par-69 public course in Hot Springs, South Dakota, playing 5,905 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 76.5 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 69 (6 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,905 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.5 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Hot Springs, South Dakota, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.4225, -103.5026 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,905 | 70 | 76.5 | 136 |
| White | 5,571 | 70 | 74.6 | 133 |
| Gold | 4,818 | 70 | 70.5 | 124 |
| RED | 4,575 | 70 | 69.1 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 76.5/136 | 355 | 335 | 139 | 450 | 153 | 557 | 407 | 164 | 409 | 2969 | 147 | 338 | 224 | 503 | 165 | 291 | 448 | 474 | 346 | 2936 | 5905 |
| White 74.6/133 | 345 | 321 | 128 | 438 | 144 | 547 | 391 | 139 | 397 | 2850 | 141 | 324 | 194 | 475 | 142 | 278 | 407 | 439 | 321 | 2721 | 5571 |
| Gold 70.5/124 | 323 | 306 | 110 | 395 | 128 | 445 | 371 | 137 | 343 | 2558 | 135 | 227 | 119 | 386 | 122 | 242 | 372 | 387 | 270 | 2260 | 4818 |
| RED 69.1/121 | 304 | 305 | 105 | 391 | 130 | 441 | 293 | 132 | 334 | 2435 | 87 | 223 | 116 | 331 | 120 | 237 | 364 | 393 | 269 | 2140 | 4575 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Hdcp | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,905 yards, 76.5/136)
Course rating 7.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,571 yards, 74.6/133)
334 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,575 yards, 69.1/121)
1,330 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.1 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 557 yards. 54 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 139 yards. 105 from the RED tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Southern Hills Golf Course?
Southern Hills Golf Course has a course rating of 76.5 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 69.1 with a slope of 121.
How long is Southern Hills Golf Course?
From the back tees, Southern Hills Golf Course plays 5,905 yards. The course is par 69 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Southern Hills Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 338-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Southern Hills Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,905 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,575 yards).
Is Southern Hills Golf Course public or private?
Southern Hills Golf Course is a public golf course in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Southern Hills Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Rocky Knolls Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Southern Hills Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills 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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