Gamble Sands Golf Course Brewster, Washington
Gamble Sands Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Brewster, Washington, playing 7,227 yards from the Medal tees with a rating of 73.4 and slope of 120.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 60 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 26 at its narrowest. Eleven of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line, and they nearly all turn left. The map carries 88 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 14th.
The bunkering here is set for a driver, 18 of them inside the driving zone. Yards checks whether laying back off them beats carrying them, hole by hole, for your handicap, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 506-yard par 4 and a 340-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,227 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 120 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Brewster, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 48.0667, -119.6517 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medal | 7,227 | 6,608 | 72 | 73.4 | 120 |
| Back | 6,664 | 6,094 | 72 | 70.7 | 114 |
| Sands Combo | 6,389 | 5,842 | 72 | 69.4 | 111 |
| Regular | 6,185 | 5,656 | 72 | 68.6 | 109 |
| Intermediate | 5,623 | 5,142 | 72 | 66 | 103 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medal 73.4/120 | 506 | 340 | 632 | 165 | 501 | 264 | 493 | 310 | 421 | 3632 | 147 | 426 | 327 | 562 | 445 | 470 | 220 | 420 | 578 | 3595 | 7227 |
| Back 70.7/114 | 397 | 297 | 623 | 161 | 483 | 230 | 456 | 305 | 380 | 3332 | 132 | 402 | 296 | 538 | 393 | 453 | 193 | 411 | 514 | 3332 | 6664 |
| Sands Combo 69.4/111 | 397 | 297 | 499 | 161 | 483 | 216 | 456 | 305 | 354 | 3168 | 132 | 402 | 296 | 538 | 385 | 368 | 193 | 393 | 514 | 3221 | 6389 |
| Regular 68.6/109 | 364 | 258 | 591 | 142 | 456 | 216 | 439 | 280 | 354 | 3100 | 119 | 372 | 306 | 507 | 385 | 368 | 166 | 393 | 469 | 3085 | 6185 |
| Intermediate 66/103 | 315 | 232 | 499 | 131 | 428 | 190 | 411 | 241 | 341 | 2788 | 94 | 351 | 291 | 471 | 330 | 315 | 169 | 372 | 442 | 2835 | 5623 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Medal (7,227 yards, 73.4/120)
Course rating 1.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Sands Combo (6,389 yards, 69.4/111)
838 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Intermediate (5,623 yards, 66/103)
1,604 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.0 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 299 yards out, and the fairway is 26 yards wide at 230 yards. One greenside bunker, and 37 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 230 yards out, and the fairway is 49 yards wide at 200 yards. A bunker sits 277 out on the left. One greenside bunker, and 58 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 213 yards out, and the fairway is 63 yards wide at 230 yards.
The hole bends left about 285 yards out, and the fairway is 73 yards wide at 200 yards. A bunker sits 277 out on the right. One greenside bunker.
The hole bends left about 195 yards out, and the fairway is 80 yards wide at 230 yards. Two bunkers work down the right from 208 yards. Two greenside bunkers.
Water crosses the line 160 yards from the back tee. Three bunkers work down the left from 175 yards. One greenside bunker, and 40 yards of green to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Gamble Sands Golf Course?
Gamble Sands Golf Course has a course rating of 73.4 and slope of 120 from the back tees. From the Intermediate tees, the rating is 66 with a slope of 103.
How long is Gamble Sands Golf Course?
From the back tees, Gamble Sands Golf Course plays 7,227 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Gamble Sands Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 493-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Gamble Sands Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Medal tees (7,227 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Intermediate tees (5,623 yards).
Is Gamble Sands Golf Course public or private?
Gamble Sands Golf Course is a public golf course in Brewster, Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Gamble Sands Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Gamble Sands, Alta Lake Golf Resort, Lake Chelan Golf Course, Bear Mountain Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Gamble Sands Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Gamble Sands 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 Gamble Sands Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Gamble Sands 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 Gamble Sands 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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