Lancaster Country Club

Q: Which hole is hardest at Lancaster Country Club?

Hole 6 has stroke index 1 — the hardest hole on the scorecard.

Lancaster, United States

Par

Holes

Yards

6,888

Par 3 / 4 / 5

4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Hole-by-Hole Strategy

Dogleg and layup calls derived from hole centerline geometry. 14 doglegs · 8 layup holes.

#	Par	Yards	Plays Like	Shape	Call
1	4	406	403 -3y · -10ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
1	4	406	403 -3y · -10ft	Moderate dogleg left (25.5°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
2	4	434	381 -53y · +36ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
2	4	370	381 +11y · +36ft	Moderate dogleg left (32.7°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
3	3	156	382 +226y · -62ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
3	4	401	382 -19y · -62ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
4	4	402	337 -65y · -16ft	Moderate dogleg left (25.5°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
4	4	342	337 -5y · -16ft	Sharp dogleg right (44.2°)	LAYUP Sharp right-hand dogleg (44.2°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee.
5	4	372	372 +0y · -26ft	Moderate dogleg right (37.5°)	Favor the left side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
5	4	380	372 -8y · -26ft	Sharp dogleg left (48.8°)	LAYUP Sharp left-hand dogleg (48.8°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee.
6	5	534	162 -372y · -20ft	Sharp dogleg right (44.4°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 534y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
6	3	168	162 -6y · -20ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
7	4	429	530 +101y · +56ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
7	5	513	530 +17y · +56ft	Straight	LAYUP Par 5 at 513y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
8	3	196	203 +7y · +0ft	Slight dogleg right (13.9°)	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
8	3	203	203 +0y · +0ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
9	4	340	454 +114y · +62ft	Moderate dogleg left (39.7°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
9	4	435	454 +19y · +62ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
10	4	479	476 -3y · -10ft	Slight dogleg right (22.3°)	LAYUP 479y par 4 with a slight dogleg. Treat as a three-shot hole unless you carry 280+ off the tee.
11	4	452	437 -15y · -49ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
12	3	181	179 -2y · -7ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
13	5	535	553 +18y · +59ft	Sharp dogleg left (66.2°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 535y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
14	4	410	411 +1y · +3ft	Slight dogleg right (16.3°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
15	4	465	456 -9y · -30ft	Sharp dogleg right (47.0°)	LAYUP Sharp right-hand dogleg (47.0°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee.
16	4	358	362 +4y · +13ft	Sharp dogleg left (52.9°)	LAYUP Sharp left-hand dogleg (52.9°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee.
17	3	182	186 +4y · +13ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
18	4	467	469 +2y · +7ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
Total	105	10,016	Distances from OSM centerlines; elevation from SRTM (Open-Meteo).

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 298 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

105 bunkers

18,982 sq yd of sand — 5.8 bunkers per hole on average.

787 sq yd

Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.

544 sq yd avg green

Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.

1483 sq yd

Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.

11.83 ha of fairway

Total groomed playing surface across 40 fairway zones.

14 doglegs

6 sharp, 8 moderate. Plotting a line off the tee matters more here than pure distance.

8 layup holes

Best played as three-shot holes for anyone outside single figures — chasing them turns pars into doubles.

Hole 13: 535y

The longest hole on the card — par 5. Know your layup number before you tee off.

105 bunkers · 38 greens · 40 fairway zones · 107 tee boxes · 1 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 74.5 · Slope 145 · Par 72 · 7,200 yards

Your Handicap	Course HCP	Expected Score	Over Par
5	9	83	+11
10	15	90	+18
15	22	96	+24
20	28	103	+31
25	35	109	+37
30	41	115	+43

Back

Rating 72.5 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 6,700 yards

Your Handicap	Course HCP	Expected Score	Over Par
5	7	79	+7
10	13	85	+13
15	19	91	+19
20	25	97	+25
25	31	104	+32
30	37	110	+38

Middle

Rating 70.5 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,200 yards

Your Handicap	Course HCP	Expected Score	Over Par
5	4	75	+3
10	10	81	+9
15	16	86	+14
20	22	92	+20
25	27	98	+26
30	33	104	+32

Forward

Rating 72.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards

Your Handicap	Course HCP	Expected Score	Over Par
5	6	78	+6
10	11	83	+11
15	17	89	+17
20	23	95	+23
25	28	100	+28
30	34	106	+34

Scorecard

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Par	4	5	4	4	3	4	4	3	4	35	4	4	3	5	4	4	3	4	5	36	71
Yards	428	565	399	427	219	438	392	189	442	3,499	385	384	212	542	399	389	161	385	532	3,389	6,888
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 · 438 yards

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

Longest Hole

Hole 2

Par 5 · 565 yards

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

Scoring Opportunity

Hole 16

Par 3 · 161 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Lancaster Country Club

Know your average distance off the tee — budget for 11 par-4 tee shots. Check 4 par-3 yardages — pick your go-to clubs now, not on the tee. Plan hole 6 (hardest) for bogey — don't chase birdie there. Hole 2 is long — know your layup number. Arrive 45 min early — 15 range, 10 short game, 10 putting, 10 to the tee.

Your Game Plan for Lancaster Country 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.

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Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:: 7,200
Par:: 72
Course Rating:: 74.5
Slope:: 145

Back

Yards:: 6,700
Par:: 72
Course Rating:: 72.5
Slope:: 138

Middle

Yards:: 6,200
Par:: 72
Course Rating:: 70.5
Slope:: 130

Forward

Yards:: 5,400
Par:: 72
Course Rating:: 72.0
Slope:: 128

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Lancaster Country Club?

Lancaster Country Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,888 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,499 yards), back nine par 36 (3,389 yards).

What is the longest hole at Lancaster Country Club?

The longest hole is hole 2, a par 5 playing 565 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Lancaster Country Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 438 yards.

What should I shoot at Lancaster Country 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.