Course Comparison Chart
| Course | Par | Yards | Rating | Slope |
| Creekwood | 72 | 4,775 | 69.1 | 112 |
| Sweetbriar | 72 | 5,547 | 68.9 | 105 |
| Briarwood | 72 | 5,079 | 68.9 | 113 |
| Grantwood | 72 | 5,106 | 69.1 | 119 |
| Pine Ridge | 72 | 5,330 | 72.2 | 121 |
| Berkshire | 72 | 5,512 | 71.8 | 122 |
| Pine Hills | 73 | 5685 | 74.3 | 126 |
The above chart provides a summary of the seven courses we use for
league play. The rating and slope indicate the playability of each
course. The numbers are issued by the USGA and assist in comparing one
course to another for handicap purposes.
- Rating - This is the score a zero handicap player should achieve. When compared to par, it indicates whether the course is easier or more difficult. If course par is 72 and rating is 72, then the course is neutral.
- Slope - Measurement of a course's difficulty based on two factors - length and obstacles. Obstacles include water, traps, fairway width and difficulty of the putting greens. An average course slope value is 113.
Creekwood, is the shortest course of
the seven courses and rated a little easier that the average course.
Sweetbriar, is of average
length, but rated a little easier that the average course.
Grantwood,
Pine Ridge,
Briarwood and
Berkshire
are fairly comparable. They are rated close to or a little harder than
the average course.
Pine Hills
is our most difficult course. It is the longest and has some unique
characteristics (hills and narrow fairways) that add to its difficulty.
This is an advanced level course. It is highly recommended that
inexperienced golfers use our other six courses, particularly early in
the season.
Please keep the above in mind if you have
some leeway in the course you play. All courses are available for all
members. However, the descriptions above should help you select the
course that most suits your experience level. Obviously, where you work
and live will have an impact on your decision. You can always start at
The Links and convert later in the year to a different course as your
skills progress during the season.
