Thunderbird Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Rancho Mirage, CA with a par of 71. It offers 8 tee sets: ryder cup (6,815 yards, slope 133, rating 72.8), black (6,480 yards, slope 130, rating 71.3), black/blue (6,324 yards, slope 128, rating 70.3), blue (6,165 yards, slope 126, rating 69.6), blue/bronze (5,926 yards, slope 123, rating 68.5), bronze (5,756 yards, slope 121, rating 67.8), gold (5,198 yards, slope 114, rating 65.2), green (4,790 yards, slope 108, rating 63.1). The hardest hole is #5, a par 4 playing 388 yards from the first tee.
Thunderbird Country Club
Rancho Mirage, CA
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A welcoming opening par 4 with a relatively straight routing and forgiving fairway width. Well-positioned bunkers on the right side of the green demand accuracy on the approach shot.

A solid par 4 that plays as the course's second-toughest hole, requiring two confident strokes to find the green. Bunker placement and green contours create a challenging approach.

A lengthy par 5 that provides an early birdie opportunity for longer hitters. The hole's extended yardage means strategic placement is critical for reaching the green in regulation.

A shorter par 4 that plays deceptively difficult as the 13th handicap hole, suggesting trouble lurks despite modest length. Hazard placement likely punishes wayward tee shots.

The course's most demanding hole, this par 4 demands precision and power from tee to green. The elevated handicap ranking indicates significant hazards or narrow landing areas that penalize errant shots.

A short par 3 offering a straightforward introduction to the back side. The modest length makes this a scoring opportunity, though bunker placement around the green tests accuracy.

The third-hardest hole on the course, this par 5 presents a serious strategic challenge despite its length advantage. Multiple hazards or tight fairway corridors make positioning critical for the second shot.

An extremely brief par 3 that serves as a breather between longer holes. The short carry distance makes this a genuine birdie hole, though a well-placed bunker or tight green may provide the only resistance.

A strong par 4 ranked fifth in difficulty, this hole combines length with strategic complexity. Green-side hazards and fairway narrowing create a stout finishing hole for the front nine.

The second-toughest hole on the course, this par 4 opens the back nine with a serious test of skill. Its demanding handicap suggests a combination of length, hazards, and difficult green approaches.
A mid-length par 4 offering moderate difficulty with straightforward routing. Consistent hazard placement likely rewards good tee balls and accurate iron play.
A short par 4 that plays significantly easier than many holes on the course, providing a birdie opportunity for accurate play. The abbreviated yardage makes this an ideal scoring hole.

The fourth-most challenging hole, this par 4 presents a formidable obstacle to scoring in the heart of the back nine. Strategic hazards and green complexity demand precise execution on both shots.

A mid-range par 3 offering a reasonable chance at par with a well-struck iron. Bunker protection and potential water hazards provide the primary defense.

A substantial par 5 that presents both opportunity and risk in the closing stretch. The extended yardage and mid-tier handicap suggest hazards that punish both lazy and aggressive approaches.
The easiest hole on the course, this par 3 provides a welcome scoring opportunity despite its final placement. Minimal length makes accuracy rather than power the primary consideration.

A strong par 4 ranked eighth in difficulty as the penultimate hole, demanding two quality shots to the green. Hazard positioning likely rewards bold, well-executed tee shots.

The signature finishing par 4 combines length with sixth-hole difficulty to provide a memorable conclusion. Water and bunker placement frame the hole, making the approach shot a critical moment.
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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | |||
| ryder cup | 386 | 455 | 523 | 389 | 414 | 211 | 590 | 190 | 405 | 3563 | 385 | 360 | 344 | 368 | 226 | 580 | 178 | 381 | 430 | 3252 | 6815 |
| black | 386 | 402 | 503 | 389 | 400 | 202 | 547 | 142 | 372 | 3343 | 385 | 360 | 326 | 368 | 206 | 530 | 178 | 381 | 403 | 3137 | 6480 |
| black/blue | 386 | 383 | 503 | 389 | 388 | 202 | 504 | 142 | 360 | 3257 | 385 | 345 | 310 | 368 | 189 | 519 | 178 | 370 | 403 | 3067 | 6324 |
| blue | 359 | 383 | 486 | 361 | 388 | 182 | 504 | 128 | 360 | 3151 | 376 | 345 | 310 | 351 | 189 | 519 | 169 | 370 | 385 | 3014 | 6165 |
| blue/bronze | 359 | 363 | 486 | 334 | 334 | 169 | 504 | 128 | 333 | 3010 | 347 | 345 | 310 | 351 | 171 | 483 | 169 | 370 | 370 | 2916 | 5926 |
| bronze | 341 | 363 | 460 | 334 | 334 | 169 | 486 | 108 | 333 | 2928 | 347 | 327 | 295 | 330 | 171 | 483 | 155 | 350 | 370 | 2828 | 5756 |
| gold | 316 | 327 | 428 | 279 | 334 | 128 | 422 | 108 | 210 | 2552 | 315 | 327 | 295 | 330 | 146 | 438 | 115 | 310 | 370 | 2646 | 5198 |
| green | 271 | 302 | 400 | 279 | 334 | 128 | 422 | 108 | 210 | 2454 | 210 | 267 | 240 | 290 | 146 | 438 | 115 | 310 | 320 | 2336 | 4790 |