The Bluffs is an 18-hole golf course in Vermillion, SD with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: white (5,526 yards, slope 114, rating 66.4), blue (5,526 yards, slope 120, rating 70), gold (5,526 yards, slope 128, rating 72.5), red (4,627 yards, slope 98, rating 62.7). The hardest hole is #13, a par 4 playing 292 yards from the first tee.

The Bluffs

Vermillion, SD

whiteS:114R:66.4
blueS:120R:70
goldS:128R:72.5
redS:98R:62.7

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 14
339339339276

A straightforward par 4 that plays shorter than it appears, with a relatively open fairway leading to a green fronted by bunkers. The approach shot is the critical element on this opening hole.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 5
2Par 5
HCP 18
417417417364

A reachable par 5 with a wide corridor off the tee and a fairway that opens toward the green. Water hazards frame the hole and require positioning for a successful second shot.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 6
326326326256

A demanding par 4 that ranks among the course's most difficult holes. Bunkers and rough terrain around the green demand precision on the approach shot.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 2
310310310300

The second-hardest hole on the course, this short but treacherous par 4 requires accuracy over distance. Hazards are strategically placed to penalize wayward shots.

Hole 5 satellite
1001505PAR 3
5Par 3
HCP 12
13213213290

A short par 3 that plays downhill from the tee to a compact green. The reduced yardage can be deceiving, as the target is well-protected by bunkers.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 16
465465465379

A sprawling par 5 that offers birdie potential for longer hitters, though bunkers and rough spots dot the fairway. The three-shot approach requires smart positioning.

Hole 7 satellite
1001501001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 4
320320320286

A challenging par 4 with a narrow fairway and considerable length, ranking among the course's toughest driving holes. Accuracy is paramount to find a playable approach angle.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502008PAR 3
8Par 3
HCP 10
16016016098

A mid-length par 3 with a well-bunkered green and potentially tricky wind exposure. The isolated nature of this hole can make club selection difficult.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 8
289289289253

A tightly bunkered par 4 of moderate length where the fairway narrows significantly on approach. The green complex demands a precise final shot.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 7
301301301250

A well-designed par 4 with bunkers strategically placed throughout the landing area and around the green. Hazards reward both accuracy and distance management.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 17
314314314278

A relatively forgiving par 4 with a wider fairway and fewer hazards than its neighbors. This hole offers a good scoring opportunity in the round.

Hole 12 satellite
10015012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 15
145145145114

A short but firm par 3 with a small green surrounded by protective bunkers. Precision trumps power on this hole.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 1
336336336292

The most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 combines length with hazards that threaten both tee shots and approaches. Nerves and execution are tested here.

Hole 14 satellite
10010015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 13
296296296233

A shorter par 4 with a generous fairway and a relatively open green complex. This reprieve allows for an aggressive scoring opportunity.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 5
15Par 5
HCP 9
470470470405

A long par 5 that requires strategic layering of shots through a hazard-filled corridor. The three-shot play is complicated by rough positioning and greenside bunkers.

Hole 16 satellite
10010015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 3
304304304253

The third-hardest hole on the course, this short par 4 packs significant challenge into a compact space. Bunkers and tight fairways demand controlled precision.

Hole 17 satellite
10015017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 11
163163163135

A mid-range par 3 with a well-protected green and variable wind conditions affecting club selection. The hole's length and hazards create a meaningful test.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 5
439439439365

A strong finishing par 5 with a dramatic uphill finish and bunkers guarding the green. Length and hazards combine to demand a well-executed final sequence of shots.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par454435434364434454353672
HCP141862121641087171511393115
white339417326310132465320160289275830131414533629647030416343927685526
blue339417326310132465320160289275830131414533629647030416343927685526
gold339417326310132465320160289275830131414533629647030416343927685526
red2763642563009037928698253230225027811429223340525313536523254627

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