La Costa Resort & Spa is an 18-hole golf course in Carlsbad, CA with a par of 72. It offers 9 tee sets: professional (black) (6,996 yards, slope 138, rating 74.6), club championship (6,816 yards, slope 136, rating 73.8), championship (blue) (6,587 yards, slope 133, rating 72.8), combo (blue/white) (6,354 yards, slope 130, rating 71.7), combo competition (6,354 yards, slope 130, rating 71.7), members (white) (6,135 yards, slope 127, rating 70.7), red/white/blue (5,986 yards, slope 125, rating 69.9), forward (red) (5,431 yards, slope 118, rating 67.4), express (green) (4,904 yards, slope 110, rating 65.1). The hardest hole is #3, a par 4 playing 413 yards from the first tee.

La Costa Resort & Spa

Carlsbad, CA

professional (black)S:138R:74.6
club championshipS:136R:73.8
championship (blue)S:133R:72.8
combo (blue/white)S:130R:71.7
combo competitionS:130R:71.7
members (white)S:127R:70.7
red/white/blueS:125R:69.9
forward (red)S:118R:67.4
express (green)S:110R:65.1

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 5
413413387367367367327327289

A straightforward par 4 that opens with a wide fairway before narrowing as it approaches the green. Two bunkers guard the right side of the green, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 11
323323323323323300300276276

A short par 4 offering birdie opportunity from the tee. The relatively narrow fairway and compact green make precision more important than distance off the tee.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 1
458458458437437437458413392

The course's longest par 4 and most difficult hole, stretching nearly 460 yards from the back tees. The length and likely hazard placement make this a stern test requiring two solid shots to reach the green.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 3
366366366366366344306306306

A short but deceptive par 4 that plays significantly shorter than many of the course's other four-pars. The compact design suggests tight fairways and a well-bunkered green that demands precision over power.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 7
370370370370370346346305290

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that likely features strategic bunkering. The moderate yardage and handicap suggest a hole that rewards accurate positioning rather than pure distance.

Hole 6 satellite
1001506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 13
184184184155155155184112112

A short par 3 with yardages ranging from 112 to 184 depending on tee box. The significant variation indicates elevation changes or challenging green contours that make club selection critical.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 5
7Par 5
HCP 15
524524479455455455432432406

A straightforward par 5 offering birdie opportunity for longer hitters. The relatively modest length from most tees and high handicap suggest a forgiving hole with room for strategic positioning.

Hole 8 satellite
1001508PAR 3
8Par 3
HCP 17
155137137137137115115103103

A dramatic par 3 playing under 160 yards even from the championship tees. The brevity and high handicap indicate this is a relatively straightforward hole, though small target areas may add difficulty.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 5
9Par 5
HCP 9
493493454454454417454390259

A par 5 with significant length from the back tees at nearly 500 yards. The handicap and yardage suggest this three-shot hole features hazards that come into play and rewards accurate positioning over distance alone.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 4
456429429404404404341341307

A strong par 4 that stretches to 456 yards from the professional tees. The increasing yardage and low handicap indicate this hole presents a stern challenge with likely hazards guarding key landing areas and the green.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020011PAR 3
11Par 3
HCP 16
21017017017017015015013697

A short par 3 that can play as little as 97 yards from the forward tees but extends to 210 from the back. The dramatic yardage swing and elevation changes make this a highly variable hole dependent on tee selection.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 5
12Par 5
HCP 10
583583548548548524548474441

A substantial par 5 stretching to 583 yards from the professional tees. The length and mid-range handicap suggest this hole features strategic hazards that impact the routing and require thoughtful positioning.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 2
457415415379379379339339309

The second-most difficult par 4 on the course, extending to 457 yards from the back tees. The significant length and low handicap indicate a hole with substantial hazards and a well-defended green.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020014PAR 3
14Par 3
HCP 14
215195195170170170170150110

A moderate par 3 with yardages ranging from 110 to 215 depending on tee box. The elevation changes and varying distances suggest an interesting mid-length one-shot hole with strategic green positioning.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 12
391391349349349327349313221

A mid-length par 4 with yardages reaching 391 from the championship tees. The moderate handicap suggests a reasonably forgiving hole that becomes more challenging from the back tees.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 8
416416416392392392285285285

A dramatic par 4 that plays just 285 yards from the forward tees but stretches to 416 from the championship markers. The significant length variation and back-nine positioning indicate a hole that transforms difficulty based on tee selection.

Hole 17 satellite
10015010015020025017PAR 5
17Par 5
HCP 18
525525483483483458458433405

A par 5 offering the most accessible scoring opportunity on the back nine at 525 yards maximum. The high handicap and moderate length suggest a forgiving three-shot hole with room for strategic play.

Hole 18 satellite
10015010015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 6
457424424395395395424296296

A closing par 4 that stretches to 457 yards from the back tees, providing a fitting challenge to conclude the round. The significant yardage variation and mid-range handicap suggest a hole with elevation or hazard changes throughout.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par444443535364354344543672
HCP511137131517941610214128186
professional (black)413323458366370184524155493328645621058345721539141652545737106996
club championship413323458366370184524137493326842917058341519539141652542435486816
championship (blue)387323458366370184479137454315842917054841519534941648342434296587
combo (blue/white)367323437366370155455137454306440417054837917034939248339532906354
combo competition367323437366370155455137454306440417054837917034939248339532906354
members (white)367300437344346155455115417293640415052437917032739245839531996135
red/white/blue327300458306346184432115454292234115054833917034928545842430645986
forward (red)327276413306305112432103390266434113647433915031328543329627675431
express (green)28927639230629011240610325924333079744130911022128540529624714904

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