The Legend at Merrill Hills Waukesha, Wisconsin
The Legend at Merrill Hills is a par-72 public course in Waukesha, Wisconsin, playing 6,981 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.9 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,981 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.9834, -88.2921 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,981 | 72 | 73.9 | 136 |
| Blue | 6,548 | 72 | 72 | 131 |
| White | 6,177 | 72 | 70.2 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,537 | 72 | 67.2 | 121 |
| Red | 5,237 | 72 | 65.9 | 118 |
| Orange | 4,691 | 72 | 63.4 | 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 73.9/136 | 448 | 546 | 383 | 506 | 208 | 395 | 440 | 407 | 205 | 3538 | 428 | 411 | 166 | 532 | 417 | 385 | 148 | 537 | 419 | 3443 | 6981 |
| Blue 72/131 | 389 | 522 | 373 | 489 | 198 | 370 | 427 | 356 | 180 | 3304 | 417 | 370 | 152 | 495 | 385 | 385 | 127 | 509 | 404 | 3244 | 6548 |
| White 70.2/127 | 382 | 502 | 363 | 476 | 177 | 344 | 377 | 343 | 170 | 3134 | 407 | 358 | 141 | 472 | 373 | 362 | 119 | 463 | 348 | 3043 | 6177 |
| Gold 67.2/121 | 294 | 408 | 363 | 424 | 160 | 293 | 333 | 343 | 146 | 2764 | 318 | 348 | 122 | 396 | 363 | 340 | 98 | 440 | 348 | 2773 | 5537 |
| Red 65.9/118 | 294 | 408 | 255 | 418 | 124 | 293 | 333 | 274 | 146 | 2545 | 318 | 310 | 122 | 396 | 320 | 340 | 98 | 440 | 348 | 2692 | 5237 |
| Orange 63.4/113 | 240 | 350 | 255 | 330 | 124 | 293 | 270 | 274 | 146 | 2282 | 318 | 310 | 85 | 327 | 320 | 303 | 98 | 348 | 300 | 2409 | 4691 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,981 yards, 73.9/136)
Course rating 1.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,537 yards, 67.2/121)
1,444 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Orange (4,691 yards, 63.4/113)
2,290 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 546 yards. 9 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Legend at Merrill Hills?
The Legend at Merrill Hills has a course rating of 73.9 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Orange tees, the rating is 63.4 with a slope of 113.
How long is The Legend at Merrill Hills?
From the back tees, The Legend at Merrill Hills plays 6,981 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Legend at Merrill Hills?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 440-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Legend at Merrill Hills?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,981 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Orange tees (4,691 yards).
Is The Legend at Merrill Hills public or private?
The Legend at Merrill Hills is a public golf course in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Legend at Merrill Hills?
Nearby courses include The Legend at Brandybrook, Western Lakes Golf Course (Pewaukee), Deer Haven Golf Club (New Berlin), Edgewood Golf Course (Big Bend).
Is there a yardage book for The Legend at Merrill Hills?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Legend at Merrill Hills 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 Legend at Merrill Hills?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Legend at Merrill Hills 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 Legend at Merrill Hills 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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