Tapps Island Golf Course Lake Tapps, Washington
Tapps Island Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Lake Tapps, Washington, playing 5,511 yards from the Blue/White tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 138.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 22 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 15 at its narrowest. Seven of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line, and they nearly all turn left. The map carries 9 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 9th and 18th.
A median 22 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 330-yard par 4 and a 315-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,511 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 2 |
| Location | Lake Tapps, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.2296, -122.1595 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue/White | 5,511 | 70 | 72.8 | 138 |
| Red/Gold | 4,869 | 70 | 69 | 128 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue/White 72.8/138 | 330 | 315 | 163 | 346 | 443 | 322 | 137 | 338 | 331 | 2725 | 350 | 300 | 197 | 346 | 458 | 312 | 153 | 313 | 357 | 2786 | 5511 |
| Red/Gold 69/128 | 301 | 277 | 137 | 323 | 409 | 277 | 111 | 296 | 290 | 2421 | 305 | 271 | 150 | 314 | 420 | 266 | 126 | 281 | 315 | 2448 | 4869 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue/White (5,511 yards, 72.8/138)
Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/White (5,511 yards, 72.8/138)
Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red/Gold (4,869 yards, 69/128)
642 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The fairway runs 32 yards wide at 200 and 18 at 260 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 25 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 289 yards out, and the fairway is 30 yards wide at 230 yards. One greenside bunker, and 19 yards of green to work with.
The fairway runs 37 yards wide at 200 and 17 at 260 yards. One greenside bunker.
The hole bends left about 182 yards out, and the fairway is 29 yards wide at 230 yards. One greenside bunker.
The hole bends left about 215 yards out, and the fairway is 23 yards wide at 200 yards. One greenside bunker.
The fairway is 26 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 313 yards from the back tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Tapps Island Golf Course?
Tapps Island Golf Course has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Red/Gold tees, the rating is 69 with a slope of 128.
How long is Tapps Island Golf Course?
From the back tees, Tapps Island Golf Course plays 5,511 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Tapps Island Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 443-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Tapps Island Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue/White tees (5,511 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Gold tees (4,869 yards).
Is Tapps Island Golf Course public or private?
Tapps Island Golf Course is a public golf course in Lake Tapps, Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Tapps Island Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Sumner Meadows Golf Links, Linden Golf & Country Club, Auburn Golf Course, Druid's Glen.
Is there a yardage book for Tapps Island Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Tapps 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 Tapps Island Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Tapps 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 Tapps 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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