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Tanglewood Golf Club - Championship Course
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Since Tanglewood Golf Club's Championship Course opened in 1958 it has consistently ranked as one of the top public courses in the U.S. This Robert Trent Jones layout has 99 bunkers. It was designed to test the best golfers in the world and fits Jones' design philosophy of "easy bogey, hard par." RTJ believed the long iron shot separated the championship golfer from the average golfer and created several holes with that in mind. The seventh and 12th holes, both par 3s, play over 230 yards from the back tees. The par-4 11th hole is 490 yards. Fortunately for the recreational golfer, Jones built multiple teeing grounds to Tanglewood's Championship Course enjoyable for all skill levels.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 70 | 7101 yards | 74.6 | 140 |
| Blue | 70 | 6637 yards | 72.6 | 134 |
| White | 70 | 6014 yards | 69.3 | 126 |
| Black | 70 | 5333 yards | 65.9 | 123 |
| Red/Long (W) | 74 | 5023 yards | 69.5 | 120 |
| Red/Short (W) | 74 | 4562 yards | 67.3 | 114 |
| Family | 74 | 3404 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.5/139 | 362 | 483 | 232 | 417 | 408 | 364 | 190 | 571 | 436 | 3463 | 373 | 183 | 459 | 400 | 606 | 380 | 237 | 448 | 434 | 3520 | 6983 |
| Blue M: 72.8/135 | 340 | 460 | 209 | 394 | 380 | 346 | 179 | 551 | 408 | 3267 | 365 | 168 | 411 | 386 | 581 | 358 | 203 | 416 | 411 | 3299 | 6566 |
| MGA Hybrid M: 71.0/131 | 340 | 460 | 178 | 394 | 332 | 327 | 142 | 488 | 408 | 3069 | 365 | 161 | 411 | 386 | 581 | 301 | 188 | 416 | 387 | 3196 | 6265 |
| White M: 69.8/127 W: 75.7/133 | 326 | 394 | 178 | 375 | 332 | 327 | 142 | 488 | 379 | 2941 | 357 | 161 | 388 | 372 | 559 | 301 | 188 | 403 | 387 | 3116 | 6057 |
| Black M: 66.2/124 W: 71.4/126 | 326 | 341 | 178 | 355 | 273 | 308 | 128 | 444 | 289 | 2642 | 348 | 146 | 329 | 358 | 508 | 281 | 155 | 287 | 302 | 2714 | 5356 |
| Long Red W: 69.6/122 | 261 | 341 | 129 | 257 | 257 | 289 | 114 | 405 | 289 | 2342 | 339 | 131 | 329 | 344 | 508 | 261 | 142 | 287 | 302 | 2643 | 4985 |
| Short Red W: 66.9/115 | 261 | 341 | 129 | 257 | 257 | 222 | 114 | 405 | 289 | 2275 | 255 | 131 | 329 | 226 | 336 | 208 | 142 | 287 | 302 | 2216 | 4491 |
| Family M: 59.6/113 W: 60.9/104 | 150 | 238 | 92 | 200 | 176 | 150 | 112 | 326 | 215 | 1659 | 214 | 90 | 207 | 228 | 260 | 150 | 88 | 258 | 250 | 1745 | 3404 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 |
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Return to Tanglewood!
Had not played here in many years but did attend the 74 PGA Championship and felt the spirit of the Merry Mex as we played.
Extremely Disappointed
I’ve been playing the Championship course at Tanglewood off and on for 30 years. I was extremely disappointed at the condition of such a prestigious golf course. The bunkers were good, greens were average. The balance of the golf’ course conditions were very bad. I have no problem paying $50 or more to play a nice golf course. However, in its current condition the course is way overpriced for the value.
Disappointed
I’ve been playing the Championship Course at Tanglewood since 1988. Today is by far the worse condition I have seen the course. The course is currently $25 overpriced. Very disappointed. It has always been one of my favorite layouts.
Definitely changed
This championship course has definitely lost its luster...layout a little different than the sr PGA days....a ton of bare spots, tons and tons of weeds...poor places outside of fairway...greens are ok ...look good , roll is bad...not as fast as used to be....you feel now that you are on top of other golfers especially on back 9 now...
Tanglewood Championship
Greens were challenging but in very good condition. Fairways were forgiving and well groomed. Interesting elevation to add variety. Long par 3s still makeable but must be accurate. Ho,e 14 and 15 layout very close but silage warns about looking out for errant shots. Looking forward to playing again.
Ok course
First time I’ve played the Championship course here and I wasn’t really impressed. The course was slightly above average for this area and the staff was not friendly at all, especially when a storm started while we were on hole 13 and when we asked about a rain check (which every course I’ve ever played on offers if it rains), I was told as rude as possible that they do not offer them.
Love love love
RTJ at his best. The millions in renovations gave this classic layout (on of my favorites) a much needed facelift. Would make for a much better PGA than Quail Hollow IMO.
Fairways were in great shape and a beautiful course. Greens were fantastic and super fast. There is a lot of sand so definitely took a toll on my score. Will be playing again.
Great Layout
This a fantastic layout, tough. Today was extremely windy so we had to deal with that. In addition the course is very hard due to lack of water in rough and fairways. Greens were holding surprisingly well today. Rough is sparse in spots. If they could put in a little more $ into this course it could reclaim it s stature it once had. Great layout. Tough course for beginners.
I definitely will play it again late summer. Great value.
Great greens very consistent
Coarse was in good shape. Very playable and tough at the same time
Love the front nine of this course, but have always thought the back nine was not given the attention it should have received.
Staff are the best around.
Old School feel
Our foursome was able to walk and keep up with the twosome in front of us. Great layout. Terrific greens. Highly recommend.
Due to the coronavirus situation, I was not able to play this day.
Due to the coronavirus situation, I was not able to play this day. The course staff willingly cancelled the times on the morning of the tee times.
Excellent course
Loved it. Really great layout. Greens in excellent shape.
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