The Vista Links Virginia
The Vista Links is a par-72 public course in Virginia, playing 6,855 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.5 and slope of 139.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,855 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.5 / 139 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.7374, -79.3710 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,855 | 72 | 72.5 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,447 | 72 | 70.6 | 136 |
| White | 6,057 | 72 | 74.8 | 135 |
| Gold | 5,466 | 72 | 71.6 | 127 |
| Red | 4,924 | 72 | 68.6 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.5/139 | 429 | 587 | 148 | 334 | 186 | 535 | 376 | 357 | 464 | 3416 | 414 | 338 | 548 | 152 | 370 | 447 | 522 | 181 | 467 | 3439 | 6855 |
| Blue 70.6/136 | 405 | 557 | 142 | 313 | 171 | 502 | 355 | 335 | 423 | 3203 | 390 | 312 | 522 | 133 | 358 | 413 | 505 | 167 | 444 | 3244 | 6447 |
| White 74.8/135 | 380 | 524 | 136 | 294 | 153 | 476 | 327 | 310 | 392 | 2992 | 362 | 290 | 496 | 126 | 340 | 386 | 482 | 159 | 424 | 3065 | 6057 |
| Gold 71.6/127 | 324 | 475 | 127 | 261 | 131 | 422 | 293 | 284 | 367 | 2684 | 327 | 262 | 447 | 103 | 280 | 354 | 477 | 147 | 385 | 2782 | 5466 |
| Red 68.6/121 | 301 | 451 | 107 | 234 | 107 | 401 | 262 | 251 | 332 | 2446 | 290 | 237 | 427 | 64 | 254 | 318 | 415 | 132 | 341 | 2478 | 4924 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,855 yards, 72.5/139)
Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,057 yards, 74.8/135)
798 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,924 yards, 68.6/121)
1,931 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 below 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 587 yards. 39 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 107 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Vista Links?
The Vista Links has a course rating of 72.5 and slope of 139 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.6 with a slope of 121.
How long is The Vista Links?
From the back tees, The Vista Links plays 6,855 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Vista Links?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 429-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Vista Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,855 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,924 yards).
Is The Vista Links public or private?
The Vista Links is a public golf course in Virginia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Vista Links?
Nearby courses include Lexington Golf and Country Club (Lexington), Winton Country Club, Boonsboro Country Club, Ivy Hill Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Vista Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Vista Links 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 Vista Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Vista Links 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 Vista Links 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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