Poplar Grove Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Amherst, VA with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: slammer (7,212 yards, slope 146, rating 75.5), blue (6,487 yards, slope 138, rating 72.2), white (6,039 yards, slope 137, rating 70), gold (5,604 yards, slope 131, rating 68), red (4,840 yards, slope 125, rating 64.3). The hardest hole is #3, a par 5 playing 461 yards from the first tee.
Poplar Grove Golf Club
Amherst, VA
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A straightforward par 4 with a welcoming opening hole character. The fairway remains fairly open before the green, which is fronted by bunkers that demand accuracy on the approach shot.
A demanding par 4 that ranks among the course's toughest tests. Water hazards and bunker placement around the green make this a strategic hole that requires precise execution.
The course's longest hole, a sweeping par 5 that presents multiple routes for different skill levels. Strategic bunkering along the fairway and around the green rewards proper positioning.
A short par 3 over a modest distance with a straightforward green complex. The hole's brevity belies its importance as a scoring opportunity within the round.
A friendly par 4 that plays shorter than many on the card and offers a relatively open approach to the green. This hole provides a welcome respite in the early stretch of the back nine.
A strategic par 5 with interesting angles and bunker placement throughout the hole. The fairway's contours and greenside hazards demand thoughtful positioning on both the drive and subsequent shots.
The shortest hole on the course, a diminutive par 3 that nonetheless requires precision over distance. The compact green demands an accurate short iron regardless of wind conditions.
A strong par 4 with significant length and challenging hazard placement that tests both power and accuracy. Water and bunkers frame the hole's critical areas, making proper shot selection essential.
A mid-length par 4 with a balanced challenge that neither overwhelms nor underestimates the golfer. Hazards are positioned strategically to penalize wayward shots while rewarding solid execution.
The second-most difficult hole on the course, a long par 4 that demands full commitment. Hazards on both sides of the fairway and around the green create a formidable test of skill.
A generous par 5 that offers multiple options for reaching the green in regulation. Bunkers and water hazards are positioned to catch aggressive plays, rewarding those who execute with precision.
A strong par 4 with considerable length and strategic bunkering that protects a well-bunkered green. The hole's difficulty rating reflects the challenge of finding the fairway and attacking the pin.
A very short par 3 that offers an excellent birdie opportunity despite its modest yardage. The small, protected green requires an exact short iron or wedge shot to secure a favorable score.
The easiest hole on the course, a brief par 4 that presents a genuine scoring chance. Even from the back tees, this hole remains accessible and rewards aggressive play with low scores.
A formidable par 4 with significant length and strategic hazard placement throughout. Water and bunkers create a demanding puzzle that requires both power and precision to navigate successfully.
A spacious par 5 that offers multiple approaches depending on skill level and course conditions. The expansive fairway contracts near the green, where bunkers and hazards demand a careful final shot.
A mid-length par 3 with a well-defined green surrounded by protective bunkers and hazards. The hole's moderate distance and defined challenge make it a pivotal moment in the closing stretch.
The finishing hole, a par 4 that balances length with strategic interest to provide a strong conclusion to the round. Hazards frame the fairway and guard the green, ensuring that the final shot carries meaning.
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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | |||
| slammer | 384 | 452 | 603 | 209 | 382 | 564 | 184 | 408 | 411 | 3597 | 506 | 524 | 456 | 155 | 324 | 502 | 528 | 238 | 382 | 3615 | 7212 |
| blue | 355 | 401 | 547 | 184 | 356 | 509 | 153 | 396 | 370 | 3271 | 443 | 481 | 420 | 150 | 267 | 414 | 483 | 183 | 375 | 3216 | 6487 |
| white | 333 | 379 | 492 | 172 | 343 | 481 | 143 | 348 | 345 | 3036 | 424 | 458 | 395 | 131 | 257 | 392 | 450 | 162 | 334 | 3003 | 6039 |
| gold | 314 | 357 | 477 | 143 | 321 | 458 | 121 | 328 | 316 | 2835 | 403 | 434 | 368 | 109 | 231 | 361 | 418 | 154 | 291 | 2769 | 5604 |
| red | 296 | 240 | 461 | 114 | 252 | 410 | 100 | 318 | 281 | 2472 | 286 | 406 | 333 | 88 | 145 | 336 | 390 | 126 | 258 | 2368 | 4840 |