Sun Valley Resort has released course and slope ratings for the soon-to-open White Clouds Golf Course have been determined. The first nine holes of the Donald Knott-designed White Clouds are scheduled to open later this summer.
The United States Golf Association determines the slope rating as a measurement of the difficulty of a course for bogey golfers relative to the course rating, which tells scratch golfers how difficult the course will be. Slope does not relate specifically to strokes played at a course, while rating does. The minimum slope is 55 and the maximum is 155. The slope rating for a course of average difficulty is 113.
Like course rating, slope rating is done for each set of tees on a course, and a course may have a separate slope rating for certain tees for women. The course ratings and slope for the first nine holes of the White Clouds Course are:
Men
Rating – Slope
68.4 – 128 (for 18 holes, divide by half for 9 holes)
70.0 – 132
74.4 – 138
76.6 – 143
Women
Rating – Slope
71.0 – 121 (for 18 holes, divide by half for 9 holes)
73.4 – 131
77.6 – 140
80.6 – 146
“The White Clouds Course offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valley below, and all the golf any player could ask for,” says general manager Wallace Huffman. “We’re extremely excited about this addition to Sun Valley Resort, as well as all the other amenities we’ll be unveiling.”
For more information about Sun Valley Resort call 800-894-9941 or visit www.sunvalley.com.