Whetstone Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Milbank, SD with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,264 yards, slope 125, rating 71.7), white (5,826 yards, slope 122, rating 69.6), gold (5,225 yards, slope 115, rating 66.4), red (4,560 yards, slope 109, rating 63.9). The hardest hole is #5, a par 5 playing 375 yards from the first tee.
Whetstone Creek Golf Course
Milbank, SD
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A short, straightforward par 4 that opens with a wide fairway before narrowing as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect both sides of the landing area, requiring accuracy on the approach shot to avoid sand.
A short par 3 playing over a modest distance to an open green. The hole's simplicity makes it an ideal scoring opportunity, though its brevity demands precision rather than power.
The course's most dramatic hole, a lengthy par 5 that demands strategic positioning over three shots. The fairway offers multiple routing options, rewarding aggressive play while punishing poor positioning with trouble on both sides.
A mid-length par 4 with considerable character, featuring a fairway that tightens significantly as it approaches the green. Hazards frame both sides of the approach, making course management critical for a scoring opportunity.
A powerful par 5 that represents the course's toughest challenge, requiring sustained accuracy across three shots. The extended length and narrow corridors leave little margin for error, particularly on the approach into the green.
A brief par 3 that plays downhill to an inviting green complex. The relatively short distance and open approach make this an excellent birdie chance, though the downhill nature demands careful distance control.
A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that gradually tightens toward the green, creating a funnel effect on the approach. Hazards concentrate near the putting surface, rewarding strong positioning off the tee.
A formidable par 4 that ranks among the course's most demanding holes, with trouble lurking throughout the hole. Narrow corridors and strategic hazards placement require both distance and accuracy to reach the green safely.
A moderate par 4 with a relatively forgiving layout that provides a welcome scoring opportunity mid-round. The fairway accommodates various approaches, and the green sits receptively for a well-struck second shot.
A short par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, offering good birdie potential. The modest length and accessible green make this an ideal risk-reward hole early on the back nine.
A lengthy par 5 requiring disciplined play across three solid shots to reach the green in regulation. Strategic hazard placement throughout the hole rewards careful course management and penalizes aggressive miscalculation.
A challenging par 4 with significant length and complexity, demanding both power and precision off the tee. The approach into the green is tightly guarded, making accurate positioning essential for scoring.
A mid-length par 3 that presents a straightforward island green challenge with water surrounding much of the putting surface. The isolated green demands commitment and clean contact, with little room for error.
The second-toughest hole on the course, this par 5 offers length and complexity that tests course management skills. Strategic positioning is essential on both the drive and second shot to set up a manageable approach into the green.
A moderate par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage, providing decent birdie opportunities despite its handicap rating. The relatively open design allows for multiple approaches to reach the green in scoring position.
The course's easiest hole, a short par 4 with a welcoming fairway and accessible green. Its forgiving nature makes it an ideal scoring hole late in the round, offering a breather before the closing stretch.
A sinewy par 4 with considerable strategic interest, featuring a layout that rewards intelligent positioning off the tee. Hazards frame the approach, and the green's contours add complexity to what appears a relatively straightforward hole.
The finishing hole, a elegant par 3 that provides drama and closure to the round. Playing to a well-bunkered green over water, it offers a memorable conclusion that can make or break the scorecard.
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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | |||
| blue | 261 | 169 | 482 | 453 | 498 | 162 | 350 | 342 | 367 | 3084 | 326 | 497 | 364 | 203 | 489 | 407 | 332 | 388 | 174 | 3180 | 6264 |
| white | 250 | 162 | 476 | 392 | 457 | 155 | 339 | 319 | 346 | 2896 | 313 | 472 | 350 | 163 | 458 | 326 | 298 | 382 | 168 | 2930 | 5826 |
| gold | 225 | 152 | 455 | 350 | 420 | 150 | 273 | 300 | 323 | 2648 | 303 | 443 | 365 | 139 | 386 | 252 | 260 | 273 | 156 | 2577 | 5225 |
| red | 211 | 120 | 360 | 339 | 375 | 120 | 238 | 255 | 280 | 2298 | 252 | 395 | 257 | 130 | 375 | 245 | 250 | 240 | 118 | 2262 | 4560 |