Orcas Island Golf Course Washington
Orcas Island Golf Course is a par-68 public course in Washington, playing 5,754 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.8 and slope of 127.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 18 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 15 at its narrowest. Seven of the 16 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line, and they nearly all turn right. Water crosses the line of play on the 1st, 10th and 12th.
A median 18 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 489-yard par 5 and a 399-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 68 (6 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,754 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.8 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 48.6711, -122.9254 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,754 | 74 | 73.8 | 127 |
| Blue | 5,133 | 70 | 69.8 | 121 |
| White | 4,104 | 66 | 63.6 | 107 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.8/127 | 489 | 399 | 335 | 317 | 231 | 278 | 164 | 443 | 221 | 2877 | 489 | 399 | 335 | 317 | 231 | 278 | 164 | 443 | 221 | 2877 | 5754 |
| Blue 69.8/121 | 463 | 388 | 282 | 262 | 150 | 271 | 140 | 444 | 186 | 2586 | 457 | 396 | 310 | 225 | 195 | 276 | 101 | 422 | 165 | 2547 | 5133 |
| White 63.6/107 | 405 | 361 | 240 | 218 | 130 | 185 | 88 | 325 | 100 | 2052 | 405 | 361 | 240 | 218 | 130 | 185 | 88 | 325 | 100 | 2052 | 4104 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (5,754 yards, 73.8/127)
Course rating 5.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (5,133 yards, 69.8/121)
621 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: White (4,104 yards, 63.6/107)
1,650 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.4 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 136 yards out. There is water down the right, 51 yards off the line. One greenside bunker, and 21 yards of green to work with.
The fairway is 17 yards wide at 200 yards. There is water down the left, 30 yards off the line. One greenside bunker, and 23 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 272 yards out, and the fairway is 22 yards wide at 200 yards. Water crosses the line 354 yards from the back tee.
The hole bends right about 122 yards out. There is water down the left, 14 yards off the line. One greenside bunker.
The hole bends right about 201 yards out, and the fairway is 18 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the right, 38 yards off the line.
There is water down the right, 68 yards off the line. No sand at the green, and 25 yards of it front to back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Orcas Island Golf Course?
Orcas Island Golf Course has a course rating of 73.8 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 63.6 with a slope of 107.
How long is Orcas Island Golf Course?
From the back tees, Orcas Island Golf Course plays 5,754 yards. The course is par 68 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Orcas Island Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 399-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Orcas Island Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (5,754 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (4,104 yards).
Is Orcas Island Golf Course public or private?
Orcas Island Golf Course is a public golf course in Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Orcas Island Golf Course?
Nearby courses include San Juan Golf & Tennis Club, Sandy Point Golf, Langley Golf Centre, Birch Bay Village Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Orcas Island Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Orcas Island 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 Orcas Island Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Orcas Island 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 Orcas Island 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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