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).
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 26 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 21 at its narrowest. Six of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line, and they nearly all turn left. The map carries 49 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 3rd, 7th, 14th and 17th.
A median 26 yards of landing area is the kind of number that settles a round before you swing. Yards works the tee shot on every hole here for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 467-yard par 5 and a 387-yard par 4.
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 | 5 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,610 yards, 71.9/130)
Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/Gold (5,694 yards, 73.4/126)
916 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (4,849 yards, 68.3/118)
1,761 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.7 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The fairway is 26 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the right, 22 yards off the line. A bunker sits 219 out on the right. Two greenside bunkers, and 29 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 222 yards out. Water crosses the line 461 yards from the back tee. One greenside bunker, and 21 yards of green to work with.
The fairway runs 40 yards wide at 200 and 25 at 260 yards. A bunker sits 231 out on the left. One greenside bunker, and 29 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 190 yards out. Water crosses the line 178 yards from the back tee. One greenside bunker, and 31 yards of green to work with.
The fairway is 32 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 245 out on the right. Three bunkers ring the green.
There is water down the left, 26 yards off the line. A bunker sits 156 out on the right. No sand at the green, and 39 yards of it front to back.
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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 The Hitting Zone, 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.
How do you play Bellingham Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bellingham Country Club 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 Bellingham Country Club 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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