Bellingham Country Club Washington
Bellingham Country Club is a par-72 private course in Washington, playing 6,610 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.9 and slope of 130. Designed by John Ball (1912).
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (3 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,610 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.9 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Architect | John Ball |
| Year | 1912 |
| Location | Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 48.7791, -122.4927 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,610 | 72 | 71.9 | 130 |
| Blue | 6,208 | 72 | 76 | 135 |
| Blue/Gold | 5,694 | 72 | 73.4 | 126 |
| Gold | 5,425 | 72 | 71.6 | 126 |
| Silver | 4,849 | 72 | 68.3 | 118 |
| Blue | 6,208 | 72 | 76 | 135 |
| Blue/Gold | 5,694 | 72 | 73.4 | 126 |
| Gold | 5,425 | 72 | 71.6 | 126 |
| Silver | 4,849 | 72 | 68.3 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.9/130 | 467 | 387 | 344 | 362 | 403 | 316 | 527 | 208 | 434 | 3448 | 397 | 523 | 402 | 166 | 367 | 367 | 392 | 353 | 195 | 3162 | 6610 |
| Blue 76/135 | 462 | 360 | 324 | 322 | 373 | 294 | 515 | 172 | 399 | 3221 | 385 | 511 | 392 | 129 | 352 | 343 | 372 | 315 | 188 | 2987 | 6208 |
| Blue/Gold 73.4/126 | 421 | 289 | 280 | 322 | 373 | 294 | 449 | 172 | 321 | 2921 | 385 | 511 | 321 | 129 | 273 | 343 | 308 | 315 | 188 | 2773 | 5694 |
| Gold 71.6/126 | 421 | 289 | 280 | 298 | 348 | 263 | 449 | 114 | 321 | 2783 | 370 | 486 | 321 | 108 | 273 | 300 | 308 | 306 | 170 | 2642 | 5425 |
| Silver 68.3/118 | 325 | 289 | 280 | 274 | 261 | 263 | 401 | 114 | 321 | 2528 | 241 | 399 | 321 | 108 | 273 | 300 | 308 | 222 | 149 | 2321 | 4849 |
| Blue 76/135 | 462 | 360 | 324 | 322 | 373 | 294 | 515 | 172 | 399 | 3221 | 385 | 511 | 392 | 129 | 352 | 343 | 372 | 315 | 188 | 2987 | 6208 |
| Blue/Gold 73.4/126 | 421 | 289 | 280 | 322 | 373 | 294 | 449 | 172 | 321 | 2921 | 385 | 511 | 321 | 129 | 273 | 343 | 308 | 315 | 188 | 2773 | 5694 |
| Gold 71.6/126 | 421 | 289 | 280 | 298 | 348 | 263 | 449 | 114 | 321 | 2783 | 370 | 486 | 321 | 108 | 273 | 300 | 308 | 306 | 170 | 2642 | 5425 |
| Silver 68.3/118 | 325 | 289 | 280 | 274 | 261 | 263 | 401 | 114 | 321 | 2528 | 241 | 399 | 321 | 108 | 273 | 300 | 308 | 222 | 149 | 2321 | 4849 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
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 (6,610 yards, 71.9/130)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 2 (par 4, 387 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/Gold (5,694 yards, 73.4/126)
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+: Silver (4,849 yards, 68.3/118)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 13 (108 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 387 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 166 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 527 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 #2 handicap hole. A 402-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bellingham Country Club?
Bellingham Country Club has a course rating of 71.9 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Silver tees, the rating is 68.3 with a slope of 118.
How long is Bellingham Country Club?
From the back tees, Bellingham Country Club plays 6,610 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (3 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bellingham Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 387-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bellingham Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,610 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Silver tees (4,849 yards).
Is Bellingham Country Club public or private?
Bellingham Country Club is a private golf course in Washington. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Bellingham Country Club?
Nearby courses include North Bellingham Golf Course (Bellingham), Lake Padden Golf Course, Raspberry Ridge Golf Course, Sudden Valley Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Bellingham Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bellingham Country 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 Bellingham Country 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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