Birch Ridge Golf Course
About Birch Ridge Golf Course
Birch Ridge Golf Course is a nine-hole layout in Soldotna, built in 1972 by Tom Smith. The course runs over rolling terrain and incorporates water features along with bunkering, and it is known for its putting surfaces and the views across the property.
The pro shop carries equipment and gear from a range of golf brands, including Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Ping, Srixon/Cleveland and LAB. It also serves beer and wine along with hot dogs, sandwiches, snacks and soft drinks, which can be enjoyed on the adjoining deck.
At a glance
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,225 yards
- Tees
- 2 tee boxes
- Course rating
- 70.5 / 129 slope
- Opened
- 1973
- Difficulty
- Easier than most
Scorecard
| Tee | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total | Par | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 36 | 72 | ||
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 4 | |||||
| Men White-Blue temp | 360 | 370 | 450 | 495 | 305 | 150 | 380 | 165 | 350 | 370 | 400 | 450 | 520 | 325 | 170 | 420 | 195 | 350 | 3025 | 3200 | 6,225 | 72 | 70.5/129 |
| Men Gold-Green temp | 305 | 350 | 400 | 440 | 210 | 145 | 355 | 145 | 315 | 310 | 355 | 410 | 445 | 220 | 150 | 370 | 155 | 220 | 2665 | 2635 | 5,300 | 67 | 65.6/118 |
Tee and scorecard data retrieved from the USGA GHIN course database
Course handicap at Birch Ridge Golf Course
How many strokes you get from each tee, by handicap index.
| Tee | Rating | Slope | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men White-Blue temp | 70.5 | 129 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 33 | 40 |
| Men Gold-Green temp | 65.6 | 118 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 36 |
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