Silverknowes Golf Course United Kingdom
Silverknowes Golf Course is a par-71 public course in United Kingdom, playing 6,195 yards from the White tees with a rating of 75.9 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 15 holes, par 71 (3 par 3s, 13 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,195 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.9 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | United Kingdom, USA |
| Coordinates | 55.9761, -3.2716 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,195 | 75 | 75.9 | 131 |
| Yellow | 5,942 | 74 | 74.4 | 128 |
| Red | 5,820 | 74 | 73.7 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 75.9/131 | 386 | 156 | 311 | 280 | 385 | 500 | 430 | 113 | 439 | 3000 | 257 | 353 | 319 | 405 | 364 | 153 | 468 | 280 | 596 | 3195 | 6195 |
| Yellow 74.4/128 | 363 | 153 | 296 | 257 | 379 | 491 | 421 | 106 | 434 | 2900 | 250 | 341 | 315 | 397 | 357 | 147 | 466 | 276 | 493 | 3042 | 5942 |
| Red 73.7/126 | 358 | 149 | 268 | 252 | 375 | 487 | 419 | 102 | 433 | 2843 | 245 | 337 | 302 | 392 | 342 | 141 | 459 | 272 | 487 | 2977 | 5820 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White (6,195 yards, 75.9/131)
Course rating 4.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow (5,942 yards, 74.4/128)
253 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,820 yards, 73.7/126)
375 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 above 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 596 yards. 96 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 113 yards. 102 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Silverknowes Golf Course?
Silverknowes Golf Course has a course rating of 75.9 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 73.7 with a slope of 126.
How long is Silverknowes Golf Course?
From the back tees, Silverknowes Golf Course plays 6,195 yards. The course is par 71 with 15 holes (3 par 3s, 13 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Silverknowes Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 385-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Silverknowes Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (6,195 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,820 yards).
Is Silverknowes Golf Course public or private?
Silverknowes Golf Course is a public golf course in United Kingdom. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Silverknowes Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Bruntsfield Links Golf Club, Royal Burgess Golf Course, Ravelston Golf Club, Loudoun Gowf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Silverknowes Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Silverknowes 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 Silverknowes Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Silverknowes 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 Silverknowes 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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