The Challenge at Cypress Hills Waskom, Texas
The Challenge at Cypress Hills is a par-71 public course in Waskom, Texas, playing 6,762 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.4 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,762 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.4 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Waskom, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.4859, -94.1743 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,762 | 71 | 74.4 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,406 | 71 | 72.8 | 133 |
| White | 5,248 | 71 | 69 | 130 |
| Red | 4,635 | 71 | 65 | 120 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.4/137 | 387 | 393 | 404 | 207 | 504 | 396 | 204 | 401 | 597 | 3493 | 141 | 400 | 387 | 370 | 218 | 368 | 385 | 398 | 602 | 3269 | 6762 |
| Blue 72.8/133 | 382 | 388 | 397 | 195 | 455 | 386 | 198 | 321 | 567 | 3289 | 134 | 393 | 379 | 360 | 195 | 359 | 377 | 385 | 535 | 3117 | 6406 |
| White 69/130 | 342 | 351 | 353 | 129 | 361 | 294 | 145 | 191 | 469 | 2635 | 134 | 315 | 321 | 355 | 154 | 262 | 316 | 321 | 435 | 2613 | 5248 |
| Red 65/120 | 322 | 267 | 283 | 129 | 299 | 250 | 145 | 191 | 351 | 2237 | 98 | 315 | 227 | 270 | 154 | 262 | 316 | 321 | 435 | 2398 | 4635 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,762 yards, 74.4/137)
Course rating 3.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,248 yards, 69/130)
1,514 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,635 yards, 65/120)
2,127 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.0 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 602 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3. The shortest of the 3 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Challenge at Cypress Hills?
The Challenge at Cypress Hills has a course rating of 74.4 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65 with a slope of 120.
How long is The Challenge at Cypress Hills?
From the back tees, The Challenge at Cypress Hills plays 6,762 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Challenge at Cypress Hills?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 597-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Challenge at Cypress Hills?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,762 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,635 yards).
Is The Challenge at Cypress Hills public or private?
The Challenge at Cypress Hills is a public golf course in Waskom, Texas. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Challenge at Cypress Hills?
Nearby courses include Marshall Lakeside Country Club, Crooked Hollow Golf Club, Huntington Golf Course (Shreveport), Northwood Hills Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Challenge at Cypress Hills?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Challenge at Cypress Hills 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 Challenge at Cypress Hills?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Challenge at Cypress Hills 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 Challenge at Cypress Hills 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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