Bridges Golf Course Madison, Wisconsin
Bridges Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Madison, Wisconsin, playing 6,202 yards from the Blue 18 tees with a rating of 71.2 and slope of 125.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,202 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.2 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 14 |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.1156, -89.3451 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 18 | 6,202 | 72 | 71.2 | 125 |
| White 18 | 5,732 | 72 | 74.8 | 123 |
| Gold 18 | 5,136 | 72 | 71.4 | 120 |
| Green 18 | 4,140 | 72 | 66 | 109 |
| Blue | 3,101 | 36 | 35.6 | 125 |
| White | 2,866 | 36 | 37.4 | 123 |
| Gold | 2,568 | 36 | 35.7 | 120 |
| Green | 2,070 | 36 | 33 | 109 |
| White 18 | 5,732 | 72 | 74.8 | 123 |
| Gold 18 | 5,136 | 72 | 71.4 | 120 |
| Green 18 | 4,140 | 72 | 66 | 109 |
| White | 2,866 | 36 | 37.4 | 123 |
| Gold | 2,568 | 36 | 35.7 | 120 |
| Green | 2,070 | 36 | 33 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 18 71.2/125 | 351 | 371 | 487 | 389 | 186 | 361 | 146 | 336 | 474 | 3101 | 351 | 371 | 487 | 389 | 186 | 361 | 146 | 336 | 474 | 3101 | 6202 |
| White 18 74.8/123 | 342 | 347 | 456 | 364 | 164 | 335 | 130 | 298 | 430 | 2866 | 342 | 347 | 456 | 364 | 164 | 335 | 130 | 298 | 430 | 2866 | 5732 |
| Gold 18 71.4/120 | 332 | 317 | 424 | 355 | 139 | 317 | 90 | 263 | 331 | 2568 | 332 | 317 | 424 | 355 | 139 | 317 | 90 | 263 | 331 | 2568 | 5136 |
| Green 18 66/109 | 257 | 243 | 355 | 254 | 134 | 233 | 88 | 175 | 331 | 2070 | 257 | 243 | 355 | 254 | 134 | 233 | 88 | 175 | 331 | 2070 | 4140 |
| Blue 35.6/125 | 351 | 371 | 487 | 389 | 186 | 361 | 146 | 336 | 474 | 3101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3101 |
| White 37.4/123 | 342 | 347 | 456 | 364 | 164 | 335 | 130 | 298 | 430 | 2866 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2866 |
| Gold 35.7/120 | 332 | 317 | 424 | 355 | 139 | 317 | 90 | 263 | 331 | 2568 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2568 |
| Green 33/109 | 257 | 243 | 355 | 254 | 134 | 233 | 88 | 175 | 331 | 2070 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2070 |
| White 18 74.8/123 | 342 | 347 | 456 | 364 | 164 | 335 | 130 | 298 | 430 | 2866 | 342 | 347 | 456 | 364 | 164 | 335 | 130 | 298 | 430 | 2866 | 5732 |
| Gold 18 71.4/120 | 332 | 317 | 424 | 355 | 139 | 317 | 90 | 263 | 331 | 2568 | 332 | 317 | 424 | 355 | 139 | 317 | 90 | 263 | 331 | 2568 | 5136 |
| Green 18 66/109 | 257 | 243 | 355 | 254 | 134 | 233 | 88 | 175 | 331 | 2070 | 257 | 243 | 355 | 254 | 134 | 233 | 88 | 175 | 331 | 2070 | 4140 |
| White 37.4/123 | 342 | 347 | 456 | 364 | 164 | 335 | 130 | 298 | 430 | 2866 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2866 |
| Gold 35.7/120 | 332 | 317 | 424 | 355 | 139 | 317 | 90 | 263 | 331 | 2568 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2568 |
| Green 33/109 | 257 | 243 | 355 | 254 | 134 | 233 | 88 | 175 | 331 | 2070 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2070 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
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: Blue 18 (6,202 yards, 71.2/125)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 3 (par 5, 487 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Green 18 (4,140 yards, 66/109)
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+: Green (2,070 yards, 33/109)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 7 (88 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 487 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 146 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The shortest par 3 at 146 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. At 487 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 Bridges Golf Course?
Bridges Golf Course has a course rating of 71.2 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 33 with a slope of 109.
How long is Bridges Golf Course?
From the back tees, Bridges Golf Course plays 6,202 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bridges Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 487-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bridges Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue 18 tees (6,202 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (2,070 yards).
Is Bridges Golf Course public or private?
Bridges Golf Course is a public golf course in Madison, Wisconsin. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bridges Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Maple Bluff Country Club (Madison), Monona Golf Course (Madison), Bishops Bay Golf Course (Middleton), Door Creek Golf Course (Cottage Grove).
Is there a yardage book for Bridges Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bridges 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.
Does Bridges Golf Course 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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