Question 1

How hard is West Course?

Accepted Answer

West Course is moderately difficult for most golfers. A course rating of 69.2 means a scratch player is expected to score 69.2 under normal conditions. A slope of 122 means the course is harder for higher-handicap golfers relative to scratch golfers. Compared to a standard-slope course, handicaps here inflate by 8%.

Question 2

How hard is East Course?

Accepted Answer

East Course is very hard for most golfers. This is a championship-caliber test with a high rating of 73.4 and a very high 146 slope indicating it is disproportionately difficult for mid and high handicaps. A course rating of 73.4 means a scratch player is expected to score 73.4 under normal conditions. A slope of 146 indicates the course gets significantly harder for higher-handicap golfers relative to scratch golfers. Compared to a standard-slope course, handicaps here inflate by 29%.

Question 3

What is the expected weather this week for Merion Golf Club?

Accepted Answer

Expected weather for Merion Golf Club for the next 7 days is:
Fri, May 29 - sunny at 76°F with northwesterly 11 mph winds
Sat, May 30 - partly sunny at 65°F with northwesterly 17 mph winds
Sun, May 31 - partly sunny at 76°F
Mon, June 1 - sunny at 77°F
Tue, June 2 - sunny at 78°F
Wed, June 3 - sunny at 77°F
Thu, June 4 - cloudy at 82°F

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Back	70	6590 yards	73.4	146
Middle	70	6126 yards	71.3	144
Middle (W)	74	6126 yards	77.4	151
Forward	70	5746 yards	69.5	136
Forward (W)	74	5746 yards	75.2	147

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Back	70	5989 yards	69.2	122
Middle	70	5733 yards	68.1	121
Middle (W)	74	5733 yards	73.4	131
Front	70	5461 yards	66.7	118
Front (W)	74	5461 yards	72.2	128

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