Which golf course has the highest slope rating?
(Eight of our top 50 were created by the man they call the "Marquis de Sod.") The Ocean has the highest combination of Slope Rating (155) and Course Rating (79.6) in America, according to the U.S. Golf Association.
What is the hardest slope in golf?
155The slope rating value always lies between 55 and 155, with 113 being the average or 'standard' value. A slope rating of 155 means this is the most difficult course (for a specific tee) you can imagine. The higher the course and slope rating, the more strokes will be added to your handicap.
What is the highest elevation golf course in Colorado?
Mount Massive Golf ClubColorado is home to Mount Massive Golf Club, which, at 9,640 feet above sea level, is the highest-elevation golf course in the U.S. Elevation is a big part of the golf experience in Colorado, as many of Colorado's golf courses sit at 7,000 feet above sea level and higher.
What rank is Pine Valley Golf Course?
Pine Valley Golf Club has been ranked No. 1 in the country by Golf Digest all but four times since 1985. Pine Valley Golf Club has been rated the best golf course in the United States for a third straight time in Golf Digest's updated rankings of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses, released on Tuesday.
What is the slope of Augusta National?
Augusta National Golf ClubClub informationLength7,510 yards (6,870 m)Course rating78.1 (unofficial)Slope rating137 (unofficial)Course record63 - Nick Price (1986), Greg Norman (1996)17 more rows
What is a good slope rating for a golf course?
The minimum slope rating is 55 and the maximum is 155 (slope does not relate specifically to strokes played as course rating does). The higher the slope, the more difficult the course is.
What is the highest golf course in North America?
Copper Creek Golf ClubAmerica's Highest Golf Course: Copper Creek Golf Club, Colorado (9,700ft/2,957m) Copper Mountain in Colorado is not only home to one of the world's highest ski areas, but it's also where North America's highest golf course is located.
Where is the highest golf course in the US?
Copper Creek Golf Club, USA Nestled in the majestic Rockies, Copper Creek Golf Club is the USA's highest course, coming in with a high tee point of just over 3,000m (3,006m, to be precise).
What is the #1 golf course in the world?
ROYAL COUNTY DOWN G.C.1 [1] ROYAL COUNTY DOWN G.C. (CHAMPIONSHIP) On a clear spring day, with Dundrum Bay to the east, the Mountains of Mourne to the south and gorse-covered dunes in golden bloom, there is no lovelier place in golf.
Can the public play Pine Valley?
Well, you can. Each year, Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey opens its gates to the public on the final Sunday in September. Not to play, mind you, but to watch the final round of the annual Crump Cup and/or to just wander the fairways, greens and penal hazards of a course that's been frequently been ranked No.
How much is a round of golf at Pine Valley?
Green Fees9 Holes18 Holes RegularAdult (19 -59) :$23$33Senior (60+) :$18$27Junior (18 & Under) :$15$23Ladies Day$27*2 more rows