Palo Duro Creek Golf Course Canyon, Texas
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Canyon, Texas, playing 6,865 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 72.9 and slope of 121.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,865 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.9 / 121 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Canyon, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.9912, -101.9326 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,865 | 72 | 72.9 | 121 |
| Blue | 6,391 | 72 | 70.2 | 119 |
| White | 5,706 | 73 | 73.8 | 137 |
| Red | 5,140 | 71 | 70.7 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 72.9/121 | 385 | 140 | 585 | 434 | 225 | 474 | 451 | 405 | 407 | 3506 | 142 | 335 | 516 | 179 | 549 | 396 | 196 | 591 | 455 | 3359 | 6865 |
| Blue 70.2/119 | 357 | 140 | 514 | 415 | 162 | 465 | 390 | 361 | 380 | 3184 | 126 | 325 | 494 | 167 | 526 | 380 | 190 | 575 | 424 | 3207 | 6391 |
| White 73.8/137 | 338 | 140 | 454 | 410 | 100 | 370 | 370 | 263 | 352 | 2797 | 116 | 265 | 436 | 156 | 440 | 353 | 177 | 557 | 409 | 2909 | 5706 |
| Red 70.7/124 | 276 | 79 | 448 | 405 | 88 | 350 | 289 | 256 | 270 | 2461 | 106 | 260 | 429 | 150 | 399 | 341 | 165 | 430 | 399 | 2679 | 5140 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,865 yards, 72.9/121)
Course rating 0.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,706 yards, 73.8/137)
1,159 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,140 yards, 70.7/124)
1,725 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 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 longest hole on the card at 591 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 140 yards. 79 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Palo Duro Creek Golf Course?
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course has a course rating of 72.9 and slope of 121 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.7 with a slope of 124.
How long is Palo Duro Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Palo Duro Creek Golf Course plays 6,865 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 585-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,865 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,140 yards).
Is Palo Duro Creek Golf Course public or private?
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in Canyon, Texas. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Palo Duro Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Canyon Country Club (Canyon), Preston West Golf Course (Amarillo), Lake Tanglewood Golf Course, West Texas Golf Lounge (Amarillo).
Is there a yardage book for Palo Duro Creek Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Palo Duro 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 Palo Duro Creek Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Palo Duro 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 Palo Duro 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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