what is the course rating for firethorn?

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What is a good course rating?

A par-72 course that is easy might have a course rating of 68.9; one that is difficult might have a course rating of 74.5. That means that a scratch golfer should be expected to average 68.9 strokes in his better rounds at the easier course; and 74.5 at the more difficult one.

What is the average course rating?

113There is a separate slope rating for each of the different tee boxes on the course. The average slope rating of a golf course is typically 113. If the slope of a golf course is less than 113, the course is easier than the average golf course.

What is a course rating score?

The Course Rating is designed to assign a numerical value to represent the difficulty of the course for a scratch golfer. This number is calculated by measuring the fairways, inspecting the bunkers, measuring the size and contours of the greens, determining the distance to hazards and out of bounds locations, etc.

How do you figure out course rating?

The Course Rating is calculated from the effective playing length and obstacle factors for 9 or 18 designated holes. The Course Rating is expressed in strokes to one decimal point and represents the expected score for a scratch player. The Bogey Rating represents the expected score for a bogey player.

What is the Course Rating at Augusta National?

78.1Augusta National Golf ClubClub informationPar72Length7,510 yards (6,870 m)Course rating78.1 (unofficial)Slope rating137 (unofficial)17 more rows

Is a higher Course Rating harder?

The higher the slope number, the harder the course is for the bogey golfer relative to the difficulty of the course for the scratch golfer. Slope numbers can range anywhere between 55 and 155 with the average slope in the United States being 120.

Is a 130 slope rating hard?

If you see a slope rating that falls anywhere in the double digits, you can expect that course to play rather easy, even for a bogey golfer. On the other hand, taking on a course with a slope rating in the 130's or 140's is going to present a serious challenge to a player with a mid or high handicap.

What is my course slope rating?

The course's Slope Rating indicates the difficulty of a golf course for a 'bogey' golfer (20 handicapper for a man, 24 for a woman) relative to a scratch player. So essentially, the difference in difficulty of the course between a scratch and bogey player make up the Slope Rating.

How does course rating affect handicap?

When you play a course with a Slope Rating higher than 113, your Course Handicap will be higher than your USGA Handicap Index. When you play a course with a Slope Rating lower than 113, your Course Handicap will be lower than your Handicap Index.

What handicap is a bogey golfer?

17.5 to 22.4 strokesBogey Golfer-A player with a USGA Handicap Index of 17.5 to 22.4 strokes for men and 21.5 to 26.4 for women. Under normal situations the male bogey golfer can hit his tee shot 200 yards and can reach a 370-yard hole in two shots.

What is the highest slope rating golf course?

KIAWAH ISLAND / S.C. / 7,356 YARDS / PAR 72 (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 index is a bogey golfer?

A bogey golfer, in this use, is a male golfer with a handicap index of 17.5 to 22.4, who hits his drives 200 yards and can reach a 370-yard hole in two and a female golfer with a handicap index of 21.5 to 26.4, who hits her drives 150 yards and can reach a 280-yard hole in two.

About the course

Above distances are for the Firethorn course. Also at Randpark GC is the 18-hole Bushwillow course (par-72; 6,540 m from back tees).

Did you know?

Windsor Park Golf Club opened here in 1941, and boasted the 12-hole "Windsor" course, which was later extended to 18-holes and became known as the Windsor Park course. In 2012 the course enjoyed a facelift, and a name change to become the Bushwillow course.

The Fairway Hotel & Golf Resort

The Fairway Hotel & Golf Resort is located on the Randpark Golf Course, 2km from Cresta Shopping Centre. This new hotel provides an ideal destination for golf travellers and tournaments organisers, in a safe and tranquil environment. The luxury development overlooks the Randpark Golf Course and is situated alongside the 1st hole.

Idwala Guest House 5-star Guest House

The name Idwala comes from the Zulu word meaning rock or stone. The Idwala Guest House is an original farmhouse, which was built using natural rock over 100 years ago. The rooms are all thatched and tastefully renovated to create a luxurious and comfortable haven set in tranquil indigenous gardens, with picturesque views over the northern suburbs.