Question 1

How hard is Links?

Accepted Answer

Links is very hard for most golfers. This is a championship-caliber test with a high rating of 76.2 and a very high 147 slope indicating it is disproportionately difficult for mid and high handicaps. A course rating of 76.2 means a scratch player is expected to score 76.2 under normal conditions. A slope of 147 indicates the course gets significantly harder for higher-handicap golfers relative to scratch golfers. Compared to a standard-slope course, handicaps here inflate by 30%.

Question 2

How hard is Lakes Course?

Accepted Answer

Lakes Course is very hard for most golfers. This is a championship-caliber test with a high rating of 76.7 and a very high 149 slope indicating it is disproportionately difficult for mid and high handicaps. A course rating of 76.7 means a scratch player is expected to score 76.7 under normal conditions. A slope of 149 indicates the course gets significantly harder for higher-handicap golfers relative to scratch golfers. Compared to a standard-slope course, handicaps here inflate by 32%.

Question 3

What is the expected weather this week for Bear Lakes Country Club?

Accepted Answer

Expected weather for Bear Lakes Country Club for the next 7 days is:
Thu, February 26 - light rain at 77°F with southeasterly 12 mph winds
Fri, February 27 - light rain at 80°F with southeasterly 10 mph winds
Sat, February 28 - heavy thunderstorm at 80°F
Sun, March 1 - mostly sunny at 76°F with northerly 11 mph winds
Mon, March 2 - sunny at 76°F with northeasterly 11 mph winds
Tue, March 3 - chance of showers at 76°F with northeasterly 15 mph winds
Wed, March 4 - chance of showers at 76°F with easterly 14 mph winds

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	7439 yards	76.7	149
Black	72	7086 yards	74.6	144
Blue	72	6553 yards	71.7	138
Green	72	6262 yards	70.4	133
White	72	5824 yards	68.8	122
Red (W)	72	5198 yards	71.2	131

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	7392 yards	76.2	147
Black	72	6948 yards	74.2	143
Silver	72	6615 yards	72.2	137
Blue	72	6128 yards	69.9	133
White	72	5690 yards	67.9	124
Red (W)	72	5044 yards	69.1	121

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