Tumwater Valley Golf Course Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater Valley Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Tumwater, Washington, playing 6,988 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 79.8 and slope of 139.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 27 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 19 at its narrowest. Eleven of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. The map carries 15 bunkers and 290 individual trees. Water crosses the line of play on the 2nd.
A median 27 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 449-yard par 4 and a 554-yard par 5.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,988 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 79.8 / 139 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Tumwater, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.0033, -122.8961 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,988 | 72 | 79.8 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,449 | 72 | 76.8 | 133 |
| White | 6,037 | 72 | 74.5 | 128 |
| Gold | 5,509 | 72 | 71.1 | 117 |
| Red | 5,266 | 72 | 69.8 | 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 79.8/139 | 449 | 554 | 238 | 430 | 548 | 415 | 404 | 157 | 403 | 3598 | 393 | 163 | 336 | 454 | 550 | 211 | 395 | 391 | 497 | 3390 | 6988 |
| Blue 76.8/133 | 412 | 524 | 180 | 402 | 485 | 344 | 374 | 144 | 384 | 3249 | 376 | 149 | 328 | 430 | 521 | 197 | 353 | 376 | 470 | 3200 | 6449 |
| White 74.5/128 | 373 | 504 | 170 | 335 | 467 | 324 | 365 | 131 | 368 | 3037 | 360 | 134 | 321 | 355 | 498 | 181 | 337 | 361 | 453 | 3000 | 6037 |
| Gold 71.1/117 | 324 | 431 | 170 | 335 | 467 | 324 | 300 | 131 | 300 | 2782 | 294 | 134 | 321 | 326 | 419 | 144 | 337 | 299 | 453 | 2727 | 5509 |
| Red 69.8/113 | 324 | 431 | 161 | 295 | 352 | 315 | 300 | 106 | 300 | 2584 | 294 | 128 | 313 | 326 | 419 | 144 | 322 | 299 | 437 | 2682 | 5266 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,988 yards, 79.8/139)
Course rating 7.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,037 yards, 74.5/128)
951 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,266 yards, 69.8/113)
1,722 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends right about 443 yards out, and the fairway is 40 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 305 yards from the back tee. No sand at the green, and 26 yards of it front to back.
The hole bends right about 335 yards out, and the fairway is 31 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 40 yards off the line. A bunker sits 244 out on the right. No sand at the green, and 26 yards of it front to back.
The hole bends right about 248 yards out, and the fairway is 39 yards wide at 230 yards. One greenside bunker, and 22 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 260 yards out, and the fairway is 27 yards wide at 230 yards. No sand at the green, and 33 yards of it front to back. With 38 mapped trees along it, this is the tightest corridor on the course.
The hole bends left about 220 yards out, and the fairway is 31 yards wide at 200 yards. A bunker sits 226 out on the right. One greenside bunker, and 24 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 233 yards out, and the fairway is 22 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 25 yards off the line. No sand at the green, and 23 yards of it front to back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Tumwater Valley Golf Course?
Tumwater Valley Golf Course has a course rating of 79.8 and slope of 139 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.8 with a slope of 113.
How long is Tumwater Valley Golf Course?
From the back tees, Tumwater Valley Golf Course plays 6,988 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Tumwater Valley Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 548-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Tumwater Valley Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,988 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,266 yards).
Is Tumwater Valley Golf Course public or private?
Tumwater Valley Golf Course is a public golf course in Tumwater, Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Tumwater Valley Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Airport Golf Center, Airport Golf, Indian Summer Golf Course (Olympia), Capital City Golf Club (Lacey).
Is there a yardage book for Tumwater Valley Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Tumwater 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 Tumwater Valley Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Tumwater 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 Tumwater 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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