Salem Golf Course Virginia
Salem Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Virginia, playing 6,449 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.6 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,449 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.2977, -80.0663 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,449 | 5,897 | 72 | 71.6 | 131 |
| Blue/White | 6,249 | 5,714 | 72 | 70.8 | 128 |
| White | 6,139 | 5,614 | 72 | 70.3 | 126 |
| White/Gold | 5,741 | 5,250 | 72 | 68 | 124 |
| Gold | 5,193 | 4,748 | 72 | 65.3 | 113 |
| Gold 2 | 4,954 | 4,530 | 72 | 64.3 | 110 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.6/131 | 369 | 349 | 370 | 375 | 145 | 312 | 482 | 507 | 258 | 3167 | 528 | 334 | 121 | 520 | 351 | 446 | 403 | 391 | 188 | 3282 | 6449 |
| Blue/White 70.8/128 | 369 | 323 | 357 | 375 | 132 | 312 | 471 | 507 | 233 | 3079 | 515 | 334 | 121 | 505 | 334 | 391 | 403 | 391 | 176 | 3170 | 6249 |
| White 70.3/126 | 361 | 323 | 357 | 353 | 132 | 300 | 471 | 492 | 233 | 3022 | 515 | 325 | 113 | 505 | 334 | 391 | 383 | 375 | 176 | 3117 | 6139 |
| White/Gold 68/124 | 350 | 290 | 357 | 353 | 126 | 295 | 471 | 492 | 117 | 2851 | 515 | 315 | 113 | 420 | 320 | 323 | 383 | 375 | 126 | 2890 | 5741 |
| Gold 65.3/113 | 350 | 290 | 293 | 262 | 126 | 295 | 385 | 385 | 117 | 2503 | 418 | 315 | 108 | 420 | 320 | 323 | 295 | 365 | 126 | 2690 | 5193 |
| Gold 2 64.3/110 | 350 | 290 | 293 | 262 | 126 | 250 | 385 | 385 | 117 | 2458 | 418 | 246 | 108 | 420 | 263 | 323 | 295 | 297 | 126 | 2496 | 4954 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,449 yards, 71.6/131)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White/Gold (5,741 yards, 68/124)
708 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold 2 (4,954 yards, 64.3/110)
1,495 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 9, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 528 yards. 8 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 121 yards. 108 from the Gold 2 tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Salem Golf Course?
Salem Golf Course has a course rating of 71.6 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Gold 2 tees, the rating is 64.3 with a slope of 110.
How long is Salem Golf Course?
From the back tees, Salem Golf Course plays 6,449 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Salem Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 482-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Salem Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,449 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold 2 tees (4,954 yards).
Is Salem Golf Course public or private?
Salem Golf Course is a public golf course in Virginia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Salem Golf Course?
Nearby courses include 14 Right Green Hanging Rock Golf Clu, 14 Left Green Hanging Rock Golf Club, Hidden Valley Country Club (Salem), Virginia Tech Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Salem Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Salem 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 Salem Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Salem 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 Salem 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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