The Blue Heron Golf Course Washington
The Blue Heron Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Washington, playing 6,026 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 129.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 22 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 16 at its narrowest. Six of the 17 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. Water crosses the line of play on the 7th, 8th, 17th 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 300-yard par 4 and a 164-yard par 3.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,026 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.6258, -121.9254 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,026 | 71 | 73.7 | 129 |
| Blue | 5,940 | 71 | 73.2 | 128 |
| White/Blue Member | 5,601 | 71 | 66.7 | 107 |
| White | 5,454 | 71 | 71 | 119 |
| Red/White Member | 4,830 | 71 | 67.3 | 108 |
| Red | 4,555 | 71 | 65.4 | 105 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.7/129 | 300 | 164 | 395 | 191 | 334 | 321 | 506 | 136 | 507 | 2854 | 484 | 335 | 452 | 236 | 349 | 147 | 379 | 460 | 330 | 3172 | 6026 |
| Blue 73.2/128 | 300 | 172 | 395 | 191 | 308 | 321 | 483 | 136 | 507 | 2813 | 484 | 335 | 434 | 236 | 349 | 147 | 379 | 460 | 303 | 3127 | 5940 |
| White/Blue Member 66.7/107 | 300 | 143 | 395 | 141 | 308 | 321 | 448 | 136 | 448 | 2640 | 458 | 335 | 385 | 207 | 349 | 147 | 361 | 432 | 287 | 2961 | 5601 |
| White 71/119 | 291 | 143 | 395 | 141 | 260 | 305 | 448 | 106 | 448 | 2537 | 458 | 321 | 385 | 207 | 333 | 133 | 361 | 432 | 287 | 2917 | 5454 |
| Red/White Member 67.3/108 | 266 | 143 | 314 | 141 | 260 | 305 | 387 | 106 | 382 | 2304 | 401 | 224 | 330 | 207 | 333 | 133 | 269 | 388 | 241 | 2526 | 4830 |
| Red 65.4/105 | 266 | 123 | 314 | 111 | 228 | 259 | 387 | 81 | 382 | 2151 | 401 | 224 | 330 | 155 | 295 | 101 | 269 | 388 | 241 | 2404 | 4555 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,026 yards, 73.7/129)
Course rating 2.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,454 yards, 71/119)
572 yards shorter than the back tees.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,555 yards, 65.4/105)
1,471 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.6 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The fairway runs 37 yards wide at 230 and 19 at 260 yards. There is water down the left, 24 yards off the line.
The fairway runs 16 yards wide at 200 and 28 at 230 yards.
The hole bends left about 72 yards out. Water crosses right in front of the green.
The fairway is 26 yards wide at 230 yards.
The hole bends right about 195 yards out, and the fairway is 30 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 317 yards from the back tee.
The hole bends right about 197 yards out, and the fairway is 23 yards wide at 200 yards. Water crosses the line 161 yards from the back tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Blue Heron Golf Course?
The Blue Heron Golf Course has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.4 with a slope of 105.
How long is The Blue Heron Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Blue Heron Golf Course plays 6,026 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Blue Heron Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 395-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Blue Heron Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,026 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,555 yards).
Is The Blue Heron Golf Course public or private?
The Blue Heron Golf Course is a public golf course in Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Blue Heron Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Plateau Club, Twin Rivers Golf Course (Fall City), Sahalee Country Club (Sammamish), The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge.
Is there a yardage book for The Blue Heron Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Blue Heron 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 The Blue Heron Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Blue Heron 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 The Blue Heron 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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