The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead West Virginia
The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead is a par-71 public course in West Virginia, playing 7,041 yards from the Slammer tees with a rating of 74.7 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,041 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.7 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | West Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.7751, -80.3361 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slammer | 7,041 | 6,438 | 71 | 74.7 | 138 |
| Masters | 6,479 | 5,924 | 71 | 71.8 | 132 |
| Medal | 6,032 | 5,516 | 71 | 69.5 | 127 |
| Meister | 5,477 | 5,008 | 71 | 67 | 120 |
| Red | 4,953 | 4,529 | 71 | 64.7 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slammer 74.7/138 | 425 | 394 | 256 | 541 | 481 | 566 | 389 | 193 | 356 | 3601 | 460 | 390 | 216 | 410 | 447 | 138 | 542 | 369 | 468 | 3440 | 7041 |
| Masters 71.8/132 | 392 | 370 | 206 | 508 | 456 | 506 | 317 | 170 | 320 | 3245 | 415 | 376 | 200 | 382 | 424 | 128 | 533 | 354 | 422 | 3234 | 6479 |
| Medal 69.5/127 | 371 | 349 | 177 | 484 | 408 | 477 | 281 | 152 | 296 | 2995 | 391 | 353 | 171 | 356 | 399 | 117 | 516 | 335 | 399 | 3037 | 6032 |
| Meister 67/120 | 348 | 324 | 155 | 437 | 383 | 448 | 252 | 127 | 272 | 2746 | 358 | 321 | 136 | 334 | 369 | 102 | 436 | 298 | 377 | 2731 | 5477 |
| Red 64.7/115 | 316 | 284 | 142 | 398 | 361 | 414 | 216 | 108 | 250 | 2489 | 317 | 284 | 105 | 305 | 344 | 90 | 415 | 254 | 350 | 2464 | 4953 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Slammer (7,041 yards, 74.7/138)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 6 (par 5, 566 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Medal (6,032 yards, 69.5/127)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,953 yards, 64.7/115)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 15 (90 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 566 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 138 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The #2 handicap hole. At 542 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead?
The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead has a course rating of 74.7 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.7 with a slope of 115.
How long is The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead?
From the back tees, The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead plays 7,041 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 566-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Slammer tees (7,041 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,953 yards).
Is The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead public or private?
The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead is a public golf course in West Virginia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead?
Nearby courses include The Greenbrier - Greenbrier Course, The Greenbrier - Meadows Course, The Greenbrier - The Old White TPC, Valley View Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead 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.
Does The Greenbrier Sporting Club - The Snead have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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