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

ryder cupS:133R:72.8
blackS:130R:71.3
black/blueS:128R:70.3
blueS:126R:69.6
blue/bronzeS:123R:68.5
bronzeS:121R:67.8
goldS:114R:65.2
greenS:108R:63.1

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 11
386386386359359341316271

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 7
455402383383363363327302

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 5
3Par 5
HCP 9
523503503486486460428400

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502001001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 13
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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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 1
414400388388334334334334

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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001001502002506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 15
211202202182169169128128

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 5
7Par 5
HCP 3
590547504504504486422422

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001501001508PAR 3
8Par 3
HCP 17
190142142128128108108108

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1001501001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 5
405372360360333333210210

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 2
385385385376347347315210

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.

11Par 4
HCP 10
360360345345345327327267

A mid-length par 4 offering moderate difficulty with straightforward routing. Consistent hazard placement likely rewards good tee balls and accurate iron play.

12Par 4
HCP 16
344326310310310295295240

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020010015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 4
368368368351351330330290

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 3
14Par 3
HCP 14
226206189189171171146146

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015015PAR 5
15Par 5
HCP 12
580530519519483483438438

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.

16Par 3
HCP 18
178178178169169155115115

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 8
381381370370370350310310

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 6
430403403385370370370320

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par445443534364444353443571
HCP117913115317521016414121886
ryder cup386455523389414211590190405356338536034436822658017838143032526815
black386402503389400202547142372334338536032636820653017838140331376480
black/blue386383503389388202504142360325738534531036818951917837040330676324
blue359383486361388182504128360315137634531035118951916937038530146165
blue/bronze359363486334334169504128333301034734531035117148316937037029165926
bronze341363460334334169486108333292834732729533017148315535037028285756
gold316327428279334128422108210255231532729533014643811531037026465198
green271302400279334128422108210245421026724029014643811531032023364790

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