The Bluffs Vermillion, South Dakota
The Bluffs is a par-72 public course in Vermillion, South Dakota, playing 5,526 yards from the White tees with a rating of 71.2 and slope of 121.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,526 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.2 / 121 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Vermillion, South Dakota, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.7738, -96.9002 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,526 | 72 | 71.2 | 121 |
| Blue | 5,526 | 72 | 70 | 120 |
| Gold | 5,526 | 72 | 72.5 | 128 |
| Red | 4,627 | 72 | 66.5 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 71.2/121 | 339 | 417 | 326 | 310 | 132 | 465 | 320 | 160 | 289 | 2758 | 301 | 314 | 145 | 336 | 296 | 470 | 304 | 163 | 439 | 2768 | 5526 |
| Blue 70/120 | 339 | 417 | 326 | 310 | 132 | 465 | 320 | 160 | 289 | 2758 | 301 | 314 | 145 | 336 | 296 | 470 | 304 | 163 | 439 | 2768 | 5526 |
| Gold 72.5/128 | 339 | 417 | 326 | 310 | 132 | 465 | 320 | 160 | 289 | 2758 | 301 | 314 | 145 | 336 | 296 | 470 | 304 | 163 | 439 | 2768 | 5526 |
| Red 66.5/109 | 276 | 364 | 256 | 300 | 90 | 379 | 286 | 98 | 253 | 2302 | 250 | 278 | 114 | 292 | 233 | 405 | 253 | 135 | 365 | 2325 | 4627 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White (5,526 yards, 71.2/121)
Course rating 0.8 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,526 yards, 71.2/121)
Course rating 0.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,627 yards, 66.5/109)
899 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.5 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 470 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 132 yards. 90 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Bluffs?
The Bluffs has a course rating of 71.2 and slope of 121 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 66.5 with a slope of 109.
How long is The Bluffs?
From the back tees, The Bluffs plays 5,526 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Bluffs?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 13, a 336-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Bluffs?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (5,526 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,627 yards).
Is The Bluffs public or private?
The Bluffs is a public golf course in Vermillion, South Dakota. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Bluffs?
Nearby courses include The Pointe Golf & Event Center, The Pointe, Highland Oaks Golf Course (Ponca), Akron Golf Club (Akron).
Is there a yardage book for The Bluffs?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Bluffs 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 The Bluffs?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Bluffs 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 The Bluffs 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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