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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | |||
| professional (black) | 413 | 323 | 458 | 366 | 370 | 184 | 524 | 155 | 493 | 3286 | 456 | 210 | 583 | 457 | 215 | 391 | 416 | 525 | 457 | 3710 | 6996 |
| club championship | 413 | 323 | 458 | 366 | 370 | 184 | 524 | 137 | 493 | 3268 | 429 | 170 | 583 | 415 | 195 | 391 | 416 | 525 | 424 | 3548 | 6816 |
| championship (blue) | 387 | 323 | 458 | 366 | 370 | 184 | 479 | 137 | 454 | 3158 | 429 | 170 | 548 | 415 | 195 | 349 | 416 | 483 | 424 | 3429 | 6587 |
| combo (blue/white) | 367 | 323 | 437 | 366 | 370 | 155 | 455 | 137 | 454 | 3064 | 404 | 170 | 548 | 379 | 170 | 349 | 392 | 483 | 395 | 3290 | 6354 |
| combo competition | 367 | 323 | 437 | 366 | 370 | 155 | 455 | 137 | 454 | 3064 | 404 | 170 | 548 | 379 | 170 | 349 | 392 | 483 | 395 | 3290 | 6354 |
| members (white) | 367 | 300 | 437 | 344 | 346 | 155 | 455 | 115 | 417 | 2936 | 404 | 150 | 524 | 379 | 170 | 327 | 392 | 458 | 395 | 3199 | 6135 |
| red/white/blue | 327 | 300 | 458 | 306 | 346 | 184 | 432 | 115 | 454 | 2922 | 341 | 150 | 548 | 339 | 170 | 349 | 285 | 458 | 424 | 3064 | 5986 |
| forward (red) | 327 | 276 | 413 | 306 | 305 | 112 | 432 | 103 | 390 | 2664 | 341 | 136 | 474 | 339 | 150 | 313 | 285 | 433 | 296 | 2767 | 5431 |
| express (green) | 289 | 276 | 392 | 306 | 290 | 112 | 406 | 103 | 259 | 2433 | 307 | 97 | 441 | 309 | 110 | 221 | 285 | 405 | 296 | 2471 | 4904 |