Vails Grove Golf Course
About Vails Grove Golf Course
Vails Grove Golf Course sits above Peach Lake in Brewster, with lake views from the property. The layout plays to a par of 32 (34 for women), with wide, open fairways framed by mature trees that add some challenge — shots occasionally have to be played under or over branches. There are no water hazards, and three sets of tees suit a range of abilities. Additional tees allow golfers to extend the round to 18 holes.
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The opening three holes are relatively straightforward, with the course becoming more varied as the round continues, making for a relaxed but engaging outing. Maintenance emphasizes sustainability, with minimal use of pesticides and chemicals and water conservation practices in place.
At a glance
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18 (par 3)
- Par
- 64
- Tees
- 4 tee boxes
- Course rating
- 60.8 / 85 slope
- Opened
- 1929
- 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 32 | 64 | ||
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 2 | |||||
| Blue | 288 | 125 | 230 | 289 | 170 | 289 | 222 | 170 | 420 | 288 | 125 | 230 | 289 | 170 | 289 | 222 | 170 | 420 | 2203 | 2203 | 4,406 | 64 | 60.8/85 |
| White/Blue | 280 | 115 | 226 | 275 | 163 | 283 | 217 | 162 | 404 | 288 | 125 | 230 | 289 | 170 | 289 | 222 | 170 | 420 | 2125 | 2203 | 4,328 | 64 | 60.5/88 |
| White | 280 | 115 | 226 | 275 | 163 | 283 | 217 | 162 | 404 | 280 | 115 | 226 | 275 | 163 | 283 | 217 | 162 | 404 | 2125 | 2125 | 4,250 | 64 | 60.2/84 |
| Red | 268 | 105 | 218 | 183 | 154 | 277 | 212 | 160 | 365 | 268 | 105 | 218 | 183 | 154 | 277 | 212 | 160 | 365 | 1942 | 1942 | 3,884 | 64 | 59.2/83 |
Tee and scorecard data retrieved from the USGA GHIN course database
Course handicap at Vails Grove Golf Course
How many strokes you get from each tee, by handicap index.
| Tee | Rating | Slope | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 60.8 | 85 | -3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 24 |
| White/Blue | 60.5 | 88 | -4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 |
| White | 60.2 | 84 | -4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| Red | 59.2 | 83 | -5 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 22 |
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