Sudden Valley Golf Course Washington
Sudden Valley Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Washington, playing 6,464 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.3 and slope of 128.
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. Twelve of the 17 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line, and they nearly all turn right. The map carries 41 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.
With water across the line of play on four 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 508-yard par 5 and a 382-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,464 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.3 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 48.7171, -122.3278 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,464 | 72 | 71.3 | 128 |
| Green | 6,062 | 72 | 75.6 | 131 |
| Green/Silver | 5,866 | 72 | 74.5 | 128 |
| Silver | 5,549 | 72 | 72.7 | 125 |
| Gold | 4,567 | 72 | 66.5 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.3/128 | 508 | 382 | 381 | 177 | 420 | 402 | 483 | 175 | 393 | 3321 | 464 | 328 | 360 | 173 | 359 | 418 | 171 | 490 | 380 | 3143 | 6464 |
| Green 75.6/131 | 483 | 358 | 365 | 155 | 395 | 371 | 455 | 161 | 373 | 3116 | 446 | 314 | 348 | 150 | 338 | 374 | 149 | 464 | 363 | 2946 | 6062 |
| Green/Silver 74.5/128 | 483 | 335 | 365 | 155 | 366 | 346 | 455 | 148 | 338 | 2991 | 446 | 314 | 348 | 136 | 316 | 374 | 149 | 444 | 348 | 2875 | 5866 |
| Silver 72.7/125 | 443 | 335 | 328 | 120 | 366 | 346 | 406 | 148 | 338 | 2830 | 412 | 304 | 337 | 136 | 316 | 305 | 117 | 444 | 348 | 2719 | 5549 |
| Gold 66.5/114 | 379 | 270 | 281 | 120 | 280 | 262 | 346 | 112 | 277 | 2327 | 329 | 241 | 265 | 103 | 235 | 305 | 117 | 366 | 279 | 2240 | 4567 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,464 yards, 71.3/128)
Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver (5,549 yards, 72.7/125)
915 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.7 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,567 yards, 66.5/114)
1,897 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.5 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 233 yards out, and the fairway is 30 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 233 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 247 out on the right. Three bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends right about 238 yards out, and the fairway is 37 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 195 yards from the back tee. Three bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends right about 252 yards out, and the fairway is 31 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses right in front of the green. Three bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends right about 239 yards out, and the fairway is 58 yards wide at 230 yards. One greenside bunker, and 33 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 260 yards out, and the fairway is 54 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 282 out on the right. Two greenside bunkers, and 27 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 239 yards out, and the fairway is 27 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 66 yards off the line. Two greenside bunkers, and 32 yards of green to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Sudden Valley Golf Course?
Sudden Valley Golf Course has a course rating of 71.3 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 66.5 with a slope of 114.
How long is Sudden Valley Golf Course?
From the back tees, Sudden Valley Golf Course plays 6,464 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sudden Valley Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 420-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sudden Valley Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,464 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,567 yards).
Is Sudden Valley Golf Course public or private?
Sudden Valley Golf Course is a public golf course in Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Sudden Valley Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Lake Padden Golf Course, The Hitting Zone, Bellingham Country Club, North Bellingham Golf Course (Bellingham).
Is there a yardage book for Sudden Valley Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sudden Valley 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 Sudden Valley Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Sudden Valley 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 Sudden Valley 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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