Ballyneal Golf Club (Holyoke, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Ballyneal Golf Club

Holyoke, United States

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,080
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

345 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 345 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

209 bunkers
28,784 sq yd of sand — 11.6 bunkers per hole on average.
719 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
786 sq yd avg green
Classification: Large greens (~6,500 sq ft avg) — tough 3-putt territory. Huge surfaces — a 40-ft putt is a common outcome even from a good shot.
3687 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
0.07 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 4 fairway zones.
209 bunkers · 31 greens · 4 fairway zones · 47 tee boxes · 0 water hazards.

What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 75.0 · Slope 130 · Par 71 · 7,147 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 10 85 +14
10 16 91 +20
15 21 96 +25
20 27 102 +31
25 33 108 +37
30 39 114 +43

Back

Rating 73.0 · Slope 128 · Par 71 · 6,614 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 8 81 +10
10 13 86 +15
15 19 92 +21
20 25 98 +27
25 30 103 +32
30 36 109 +38

Middle

Rating 74.1 · Slope 126 · Par 71 · 6,080 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 9 83 +12
10 14 88 +17
15 20 94 +23
20 25 100 +29
25 31 105 +34
30 37 111 +40

Forward

Rating 72.1 · Slope 120 · Par 71 · 5,720 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 79 +8
10 12 84 +13
15 17 89 +18
20 22 94 +23
25 28 100 +29
30 33 105 +34

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 5 4 36 4 3 4 4 4 3 5 4 4 35 71
Yards 330 470 110 475 130 410 315 385 315 2,940 430 165 335 380 300 195 485 450 400 3,140 6,080
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 4 · 410 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 16
Par 5 · 485 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 3
Par 3 · 110 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 5 · 485 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Ballyneal Golf Club

Your Game Plan for Ballyneal Golf Club

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,147
Par:
71
Course Rating:
75.0
Slope:
130

Back

Yards:
6,614
Par:
71
Course Rating:
73.0
Slope:
128

Middle

Yards:
6,080
Par:
71
Course Rating:
74.1
Slope:
126

Forward

Yards:
5,720
Par:
71
Course Rating:
72.1
Slope:
120

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Ballyneal Golf Club?

Ballyneal Golf Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,080 total yards. Front nine par 36 (2,940 yards), back nine par 35 (3,140 yards).

What is the longest hole at Ballyneal Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 16, a par 5 playing 485 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Ballyneal Golf Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 410 yards.

What should I shoot at Ballyneal Golf Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.