Buchanan Castle Golf Club United Kingdom
Buchanan Castle Golf Club is a par-70 public course in United Kingdom, playing 6,133 yards from the White tees with a rating of 75.3 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,133 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.3 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | United Kingdom, USA |
| Coordinates | 56.0636, -4.4790 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,133 | 73 | 75.3 | 135 |
| Yellow | 5,742 | 71 | 73.1 | 132 |
| Red | 5,395 | 69 | 71.3 | 129 |
| Orange | 3,204 | 62 | 59.2 | 102 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 75.3/135 | 395 | 391 | 399 | 141 | 262 | 500 | 423 | 147 | 387 | 3045 | 160 | 359 | 348 | 435 | 483 | 350 | 181 | 367 | 405 | 3088 | 6133 |
| Yellow 73.1/132 | 390 | 346 | 358 | 135 | 256 | 475 | 392 | 135 | 349 | 2836 | 153 | 332 | 339 | 404 | 455 | 340 | 171 | 331 | 381 | 2906 | 5742 |
| Red 71.3/129 | 380 | 336 | 343 | 132 | 250 | 446 | 381 | 123 | 337 | 2728 | 145 | 322 | 312 | 357 | 377 | 318 | 142 | 305 | 389 | 2667 | 5395 |
| Orange 59.2/102 | 157 | 166 | 150 | 91 | 128 | 239 | 264 | 74 | 252 | 1521 | 90 | 261 | 123 | 239 | 276 | 113 | 89 | 234 | 258 | 1683 | 3204 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White (6,133 yards, 75.3/135)
Course rating 5.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (5,395 yards, 71.3/129)
738 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Orange (3,204 yards, 59.2/102)
2,929 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 10.8 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 500 yards. 17 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 141 yards. 91 from the Orange tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Buchanan Castle Golf Club?
Buchanan Castle Golf Club has a course rating of 75.3 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Orange tees, the rating is 59.2 with a slope of 102.
How long is Buchanan Castle Golf Club?
From the back tees, Buchanan Castle Golf Club plays 6,133 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Buchanan Castle Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 423-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Buchanan Castle Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (6,133 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Orange tees (3,204 yards).
Is Buchanan Castle Golf Club public or private?
Buchanan Castle Golf Club is a public golf course in United Kingdom. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Buchanan Castle Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Loch Lomond Golf Club, The Carrick at Cameron House, Traditional Kilmarnock (Barassie) Go, Dumbarton Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Buchanan Castle Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Buchanan Castle Golf Club 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 Buchanan Castle Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Buchanan Castle Golf Club 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 Buchanan Castle Golf Club 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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