Birdwood Golf Course Charlottesville, Virginia
Birdwood Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Charlottesville, Virginia, playing 7,116 yards from the Cavalier tees with a rating of 74.8 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,116 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.8 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Charlottesville, Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.0416, -78.5435 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 7,116 | 71 | 74.8 | 143 |
| Black | 6,510 | 71 | 72.2 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,030 | 71 | 69.7 | 130 |
| White | 5,445 | 71 | 67 | 121 |
| Sage | 4,740 | 71 | 63.8 | 114 |
| Orange | 3,856 | 71 | 60.1 | 105 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier 74.8/143 | 372 | 574 | 439 | 485 | 423 | 358 | 159 | 370 | 246 | 3426 | 615 | 248 | 549 | 209 | 461 | 572 | 349 | 240 | 447 | 3690 | 7116 |
| Black 72.2/139 | 364 | 530 | 412 | 444 | 355 | 331 | 151 | 340 | 213 | 3140 | 579 | 199 | 524 | 203 | 429 | 541 | 319 | 197 | 379 | 3370 | 6510 |
| Blue 69.7/130 | 336 | 495 | 409 | 405 | 340 | 323 | 129 | 305 | 168 | 2910 | 542 | 170 | 485 | 183 | 400 | 511 | 282 | 172 | 375 | 3120 | 6030 |
| White 67/121 | 311 | 463 | 322 | 358 | 321 | 287 | 119 | 297 | 139 | 2617 | 502 | 155 | 423 | 162 | 371 | 482 | 241 | 145 | 347 | 2828 | 5445 |
| Sage 63.8/114 | 255 | 428 | 285 | 323 | 284 | 267 | 92 | 269 | 119 | 2322 | 406 | 110 | 387 | 143 | 342 | 443 | 205 | 118 | 264 | 2418 | 4740 |
| Orange 60.1/105 | 209 | 361 | 234 | 260 | 202 | 167 | 85 | 234 | 106 | 1858 | 358 | 103 | 328 | 103 | 256 | 383 | 170 | 63 | 234 | 1998 | 3856 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Cavalier (7,116 yards, 74.8/143)
Course rating 3.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,445 yards, 67/121)
1,671 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Orange (3,856 yards, 60.1/105)
3,260 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 10.9 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 shortest of the 4 par 5s.
The longest hole on the card at 615 yards. 41 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 159 yards. 85 from the Orange tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Birdwood Golf Course?
Birdwood Golf Course has a course rating of 74.8 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Orange tees, the rating is 60.1 with a slope of 105.
How long is Birdwood Golf Course?
From the back tees, Birdwood Golf Course plays 7,116 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Birdwood Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 485-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Birdwood Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Cavalier tees (7,116 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Orange tees (3,856 yards).
Is Birdwood Golf Course public or private?
Birdwood Golf Course is a public golf course in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Birdwood Golf Course?
Nearby courses include South/North Farmington Country Club, East Farmington Country Club, Farmington Country Club (Charlottesville), Meadowcreek Golf Course (Charlottesville).
Is there a yardage book for Birdwood Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Birdwood 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 Birdwood Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Birdwood 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 Birdwood 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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