The Challenge at the Woods Texas
The Challenge at the Woods is a par-72 municipal course in Texas, playing 7,027 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 133. Designed by Dick Phelps (2001).
Course Overview
| Type | Municipal |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,027 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Architect | Dick Phelps |
| Year | 2001 |
| Location | Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 31.9716, -95.2083 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,239 | 72 | 70.6 | 132 |
| White | 5,760 | 72 | 68.2 | 126 |
| Green | 5,143 | 72 | 66.3 | 111 |
| Red | 5,115 | 72 | 65.6 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.6/132 | 377 | 174 | 388 | 504 | 172 | 544 | 330 | 158 | 386 | 3033 | 377 | 404 | 186 | 372 | 515 | 365 | 313 | 174 | 500 | 3206 | 6239 |
| White 68.2/126 | 298 | 134 | 349 | 473 | 157 | 529 | 287 | 151 | 356 | 2734 | 361 | 388 | 171 | 365 | 476 | 351 | 285 | 161 | 468 | 3026 | 5760 |
| Green 66.3/111 | 285 | 128 | 262 | 390 | 146 | 495 | 269 | 136 | 346 | 2457 | 356 | 382 | 155 | 260 | 383 | 303 | 265 | 161 | 421 | 2686 | 5143 |
| Red 65.6/113 | 282 | 123 | 264 | 422 | 142 | 515 | 242 | 142 | 336 | 2468 | 346 | 376 | 100 | 359 | 366 | 303 | 252 | 157 | 388 | 2647 | 5115 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,239 yards, 70.6/132)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,760 yards, 68.2/126)
479 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,115 yards, 65.6/113)
1,124 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 544 yards. 29 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 158 yards. 142 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Challenge at the Woods?
The Challenge at the Woods has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.6 with a slope of 113.
How long is The Challenge at the Woods?
From the back tees, The Challenge at the Woods plays 7,027 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Challenge at the Woods?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 404-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Challenge at the Woods?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,239 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,115 yards).
Is The Challenge at the Woods public or private?
The Challenge at the Woods is a municipal golf course in Texas. Tee times are available to the public. This is a municipally operated course.
What courses are near The Challenge at the Woods?
Nearby courses include Hilltop Country Club (Troup), Oak Hurst Golf Course, Eagle's Bluff Country Club, Emerald Bay Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Challenge at the Woods?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Challenge at the Woods 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 the Woods?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Challenge at the Woods 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 the Woods 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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