Birkdale Golf Club Virginia
Birkdale Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Virginia, playing 6,311 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 70.2 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,311 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.2 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 13 |
| Location | Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.3880, -77.6653 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,311 | 71 | 70.2 | 129 |
| Blue | 5,946 | 71 | 73.8 | 130 |
| Blue/White | 5,553 | 71 | 71.9 | 124 |
| White | 5,210 | 71 | 70 | 118 |
| White/Red | 4,943 | 71 | 68.6 | 113 |
| Red | 4,592 | 71 | 66.8 | 109 |
| Green | 4,252 | 71 | 64.9 | 105 |
| Blue | 5,946 | 71 | 73.8 | 130 |
| Blue/White | 5,553 | 71 | 71.9 | 124 |
| White | 5,210 | 71 | 70 | 118 |
| White/Red | 4,943 | 71 | 68.6 | 113 |
| Red | 4,592 | 71 | 66.8 | 109 |
| Green | 4,252 | 71 | 64.9 | 105 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 70.2/129 | 360 | 342 | 350 | 175 | 524 | 372 | 400 | 184 | 542 | 3249 | 375 | 370 | 200 | 470 | 193 | 370 | 186 | 351 | 547 | 3062 | 6311 |
| Blue 73.8/130 | 330 | 325 | 311 | 162 | 505 | 340 | 400 | 167 | 506 | 3046 | 342 | 340 | 165 | 445 | 159 | 370 | 186 | 351 | 542 | 2900 | 5946 |
| Blue/White 71.9/124 | 330 | 296 | 311 | 135 | 484 | 340 | 350 | 167 | 450 | 2863 | 303 | 340 | 165 | 445 | 159 | 332 | 186 | 315 | 445 | 2690 | 5553 |
| White 70/118 | 330 | 296 | 272 | 135 | 484 | 266 | 350 | 135 | 450 | 2718 | 303 | 299 | 130 | 405 | 123 | 332 | 140 | 315 | 445 | 2492 | 5210 |
| White/Red 68.6/113 | 290 | 296 | 272 | 96 | 382 | 266 | 307 | 135 | 450 | 2494 | 303 | 265 | 130 | 405 | 123 | 332 | 140 | 306 | 445 | 2449 | 4943 |
| Red 66.8/109 | 290 | 250 | 260 | 96 | 382 | 266 | 307 | 109 | 404 | 2364 | 235 | 265 | 112 | 340 | 100 | 290 | 135 | 306 | 445 | 2228 | 4592 |
| Green 64.9/105 | 242 | 220 | 250 | 96 | 382 | 240 | 278 | 90 | 386 | 2184 | 235 | 265 | 100 | 340 | 100 | 260 | 115 | 253 | 400 | 2068 | 4252 |
| Blue 73.8/130 | 330 | 325 | 311 | 162 | 505 | 340 | 400 | 167 | 506 | 3046 | 342 | 340 | 165 | 445 | 159 | 370 | 186 | 351 | 542 | 2900 | 5946 |
| Blue/White 71.9/124 | 330 | 296 | 311 | 135 | 484 | 340 | 350 | 167 | 450 | 2863 | 303 | 340 | 165 | 445 | 159 | 332 | 186 | 315 | 445 | 2690 | 5553 |
| White 70/118 | 330 | 296 | 272 | 135 | 484 | 266 | 350 | 135 | 450 | 2718 | 303 | 299 | 130 | 405 | 123 | 332 | 140 | 315 | 445 | 2492 | 5210 |
| White/Red 68.6/113 | 290 | 296 | 272 | 96 | 382 | 266 | 307 | 135 | 450 | 2494 | 303 | 265 | 130 | 405 | 123 | 332 | 140 | 306 | 445 | 2449 | 4943 |
| Red 66.8/109 | 290 | 250 | 260 | 96 | 382 | 266 | 307 | 109 | 404 | 2364 | 235 | 265 | 112 | 340 | 100 | 290 | 135 | 306 | 445 | 2228 | 4592 |
| Green 64.9/105 | 242 | 220 | 250 | 96 | 382 | 240 | 278 | 90 | 386 | 2184 | 235 | 265 | 100 | 340 | 100 | 260 | 115 | 253 | 400 | 2068 | 4252 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,311 yards, 70.2/129)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 5, 524 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,210 yards, 70/118)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,252 yards, 64.9/105)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 4 (96 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 524 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 193 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 547 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 175 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #3 handicap hole. At 542 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Birkdale Golf Club?
Birkdale Golf Club has a course rating of 70.2 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 64.9 with a slope of 105.
How long is Birkdale Golf Club?
From the back tees, Birkdale Golf Club plays 6,311 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Birkdale Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 524-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Birkdale Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,311 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,252 yards).
Is Birkdale Golf Club public or private?
Birkdale Golf Club is a public golf course in Virginia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Birkdale Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Brandermill Country Club, Magnolia Green Golf Club (Moseley), Stonehenge Country Club (Richmond), The Golf Club at the Highlands.
Is there a yardage book for Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Birkdale 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.
Does Birkdale Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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