The Cascades Hot Springs, Virginia
The Cascades is a par-71 public course in Hot Springs, Virginia, playing 6,732 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 79.4 and slope of 144.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,732 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 79.4 / 144 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Hot Springs, Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.9509, -79.8702 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,732 | 71 | 79.4 | 144 |
| White | 6,256 | 71 | 76.6 | 140 |
| Gold | 5,530 | 71 | 72.6 | 130 |
| Red | 4,968 | 71 | 69.4 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 79.4/144 | 433 | 432 | 289 | 210 | 575 | 367 | 417 | 153 | 448 | 3324 | 377 | 192 | 506 | 440 | 429 | 229 | 522 | 510 | 203 | 3408 | 6732 |
| White 76.6/140 | 379 | 401 | 279 | 192 | 548 | 356 | 414 | 130 | 423 | 3122 | 364 | 170 | 435 | 406 | 411 | 214 | 488 | 481 | 165 | 3134 | 6256 |
| Gold 72.6/130 | 370 | 298 | 273 | 173 | 538 | 349 | 333 | 124 | 280 | 2738 | 357 | 153 | 370 | 365 | 324 | 208 | 480 | 375 | 160 | 2792 | 5530 |
| Red 69.4/124 | 288 | 292 | 270 | 169 | 464 | 292 | 327 | 114 | 274 | 2490 | 264 | 148 | 365 | 356 | 317 | 121 | 394 | 368 | 145 | 2478 | 4968 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,732 yards, 79.4/144)
Course rating 8.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,530 yards, 72.6/130)
1,202 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,968 yards, 69.4/124)
1,764 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 153 yards. 114 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Cascades?
The Cascades has a course rating of 79.4 and slope of 144 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.4 with a slope of 124.
How long is The Cascades?
From the back tees, The Cascades plays 6,732 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Cascades?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 575-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Cascades?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,732 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,968 yards).
Is The Cascades public or private?
The Cascades is a public golf course in Hot Springs, Virginia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Cascades?
Nearby courses include Old Course, Cliff View Golf Course, Pocahontas Country Club, Valley View Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Cascades?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Cascades 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 The Cascades?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Cascades 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 The Cascades 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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