Spyglass Hill Golf Course

By the Numbers

From the Blue markers, Spyglass Hill Golf Course measures 7026 yards to a par of 72, carrying a course rating of 75.4 and a slope of 145. Forward markers play to 5239 yards, giving the course a usable range of 1787 yards across the tee deck.

The card breaks down to 4 par-3s, 10 par-4s, and 4 par-5s, with the longest hole stretching to 597 yards (par 5) and the shortest measuring 132 yards. The front nine totals 3510 yards and the back nine 3516 — a 6-yard longer closing nine.

Par-Mix Yardage Profile

The par-3s average 171 yards, putting most of them in the mid-iron range from the back markers. par-4s average 408 yards — a true mid-length two-shot mix. par-5s average 566 yards, most of them three-shot holes for any non-professional.

Where the Round Is Decided

The number-one handicap hole is a par 4 of 398 yards — the kind of long par-4 that turns a regulation green into a six-iron approach for the average player. Behind it sits the second-hardest at par 4/469 yards and the third-hardest at par 5/597 yards. These three holes represent your scoring exposure — play them at bogey and the round still works; double them and the score slips fast. On the other end, the round's easiest scoring chance is the par 3 at 132 yards — banked birdie territory if you stay patient through the harder stretches.

Difficulty & Length Profile

Players generally read this course as a championship-grade layout where every shot is asked of you; the slope figures sit in the elite tier of US public and private courses, and tournament-length yardage that rewards modern power players and forces a full-bag examination. The slope and rating combination point to it being most enjoyable for the low-handicap and competitive amateur (under 12) bracket — players outside that range will still find the round playable but should consider moving up or down a tee deck to match conditions to game.

Tee Deck Breakdown

The course offers 9 tee decks — Blue at 7026 yards (slope 145), Gold at 6559 yards (slope 140), Gold at 6559 yards (slope 145), White at 6150 yards (slope 133). For most recreational players, a tee that puts the back-nine total in the 2,800–3,200 yard range produces the most rewarding round; sliding back further turns par-4s into three-shot holes and erases scoring chances on par-5s.

Climate Window for US

Spyglass Hill Golf Course sits inside US's a true four-season climate where early-spring and late-fall rounds reward the prepared golfer. The most reliable playing window here is Apr–Oct. Wind exposure is moderate, but the 7-day forecast above will flag any front passing through your trip dates.

Season-by-Season Playing Notes

Spring: Spring brings the first reliable shoulder-season window — fairways green up through April and conditions sharpen into May. Summer: Summer plays warm and humid in the south of the state, milder in the north — afternoon thunderstorms watch through July and August. Fall: Fall is the signature window — September and October pair cooler air with brilliant foliage and minimal precipitation. Winter: Winter golf is a stretch — most courses close December through February, though late-winter mild stretches occasionally open windows.

Pre-Round Workflow

Before you book a round here, check the 7-day G-Score grid above and find the highest contiguous four-hour playing window. Cross-check the dominant variable on the live conditions card — wind, temperature, or rain — and pack the gear that matches. Given the back-tee length, plan an extra 10 minutes on the range to dial in driver — the long par-4s and par-5s will not forgive a half-warmed swing. On the slope-rating side, this is not a casual round; treat the first three holes as warm-up holes and protect the score early. Use the scorecard above to study the hole sequence in advance — knowing where the number-one handicap sits saves a stroke or two on the day.