North Bellingham Golf Course Bellingham, Washington
North Bellingham Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Bellingham, Washington, playing 6,793 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.4 and slope of 125.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 33 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 23 at its narrowest. Eleven of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. The map carries 59 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 4th, 11th and 12th.
With water across the line of play on three holes, the gap between the right club and the obvious one is at its widest. Yards simulates each of those tee shots 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 351-yard par 4 and a 432-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,793 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.4 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Bellingham, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 48.8251, -122.4972 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,793 | 72 | 72.4 | 125 |
| Blue | 6,207 | 72 | 69.8 | 120 |
| White | 5,795 | 72 | 73.1 | 125 |
| Gold | 5,421 | 72 | 71.1 | 118 |
| Red | 5,157 | 72 | 69.5 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.4/125 | 351 | 432 | 382 | 394 | 182 | 492 | 346 | 204 | 531 | 3314 | 372 | 567 | 368 | 444 | 154 | 418 | 206 | 495 | 455 | 3479 | 6793 |
| Blue 69.8/120 | 324 | 400 | 350 | 361 | 159 | 465 | 324 | 174 | 508 | 3065 | 347 | 519 | 347 | 405 | 129 | 363 | 176 | 464 | 392 | 3142 | 6207 |
| White 73.1/125 | 301 | 377 | 333 | 331 | 139 | 444 | 304 | 151 | 448 | 2828 | 317 | 481 | 326 | 384 | 129 | 363 | 151 | 443 | 373 | 2967 | 5795 |
| Gold 71.1/118 | 301 | 343 | 333 | 278 | 139 | 396 | 304 | 151 | 422 | 2667 | 317 | 445 | 326 | 326 | 129 | 293 | 151 | 414 | 353 | 2754 | 5421 |
| Red 69.5/113 | 272 | 343 | 302 | 278 | 117 | 396 | 272 | 123 | 422 | 2525 | 284 | 445 | 299 | 326 | 104 | 293 | 114 | 414 | 353 | 2632 | 5157 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,793 yards, 72.4/125)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,795 yards, 73.1/125)
998 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,157 yards, 69.5/113)
1,636 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 237 yards out, and the fairway is 38 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 279 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 259 out on the right. One greenside bunker, and 21 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 221 yards out, and the fairway is 40 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 197 out on the right. No sand at the green, and 23 yards of it front to back.
The hole bends left about 279 yards out, and the fairway is 42 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 250 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 257 out on the right. One greenside bunker, and 34 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 221 yards out, and the fairway is 41 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 210 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 184 out on the right. One greenside bunker, and 23 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 275 yards out, and the fairway is 37 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the right, 33 yards off the line. A bunker sits 269 out on the left. No sand at the green, and 24 yards of it front to back.
The hole bends right about 274 yards out, and the fairway is 44 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 68 yards off the line. A bunker sits 276 out on the left. Four bunkers ring the green.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of North Bellingham Golf Course?
North Bellingham Golf Course has a course rating of 72.4 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.5 with a slope of 113.
How long is North Bellingham Golf Course?
From the back tees, North Bellingham Golf Course plays 6,793 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at North Bellingham Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 492-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at North Bellingham Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,793 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,157 yards).
Is North Bellingham Golf Course public or private?
North Bellingham Golf Course is a public golf course in Bellingham, Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near North Bellingham Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Bellingham Country Club, The Hitting Zone, Raspberry Ridge Golf Course, Sandy Point Golf.
Is there a yardage book for North Bellingham Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for North Bellingham 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 North Bellingham Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at North Bellingham 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 North Bellingham 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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