Arroyo Trabuco
Tee sets
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,011 | 73.8 | 133 |
| Blue | 6,602 | 71.6 | 128 |
| White | 6,115 | 69.3 | 124 |
| Red | 5,553 | — | — |
| Gold | 5,045 | — | — |
Hole-by-hole
| Hole | Par | Yards | Handicap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 370 | 13 |
| 2 | 4 | 453 | 1 |
| 3 | 5 | 579 | 9 |
| 4 | 3 | 231 | 3 |
| 5 | 4 | 438 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 | 295 | 15 |
| 7 | 5 | 540 | 17 |
| 8 | 3 | 190 | 11 |
| 9 | 4 | 407 | 7 |
| 10 | 4 | 345 | 18 |
| 11 | 3 | 180 | 12 |
| 12 | 4 | 495 | 2 |
| 13 | 3 | 188 | 6 |
| 14 | 5 | 562 | 14 |
| 15 | 4 | 391 | 10 |
| 16 | 4 | 375 | 16 |
| 17 | 4 | 459 | 4 |
| 18 | 5 | 513 | 8 |
| Total | 72 | 7,011 |
What tees should I play at Arroyo Trabuco?
Arroyo Trabuco offers 5 sets of tees ranging from 5,045 to 7,011 yards. Most mid-handicap players will get the best experience from the White tees at 6,115 yards (rating 69.3, slope 124). Players who carry the driver 250 yards or more can move back to the Black tees at 7,011 yards (rating 73.8, slope 133), while newer players, seniors, and anyone prioritizing pace of play should choose the Gold tees at 5,045 yards.
How do you play the signature holes at Arroyo Trabuco?
Hole 2 at Arroyo Trabuco is a 453-yard par 4 that plays as the 1st-handicap hole. As the hardest-rated hole on the scorecard, treat par as a good score here — a bogey on hole 2 costs you less than a double made chasing a hero shot. At 453 yards, this long par 4 demands a solid tee shot in the fairway; if the approach is more than a mid-iron, playing for the front edge and a chip is smart. Local note: Aim right with 3W, then aim right of flag with 6i — big draw does the work.
Hole 3 at Arroyo Trabuco is a 579-yard par 5 that plays as the 9th-handicap hole. At 579 yards, this is a true three-shot hole for most players. Lay up to a full-wedge distance rather than forcing a long second toward trouble. This is the longest hole on the course, so discipline off the tee matters most here. Local note: Three-shot this one; layup to your wedge yardage and let the 56 work right.
Hole 11 at Arroyo Trabuco is a 180-yard par 3 that plays as the 12th-handicap hole. At 180 yards, club selection matters more than power: pick the club that covers the front of the green and swing within yourself. Local note: Smooth 5i aimed right of center — let the slight draw walk it back to the flag.
Hole 12 at Arroyo Trabuco is a 495-yard par 4 that plays as the 2nd-handicap hole. At 495 yards, this long par 4 demands a solid tee shot in the fairway; if the approach is more than a mid-iron, playing for the front edge and a chip is smart. Local note: Two big shots required — aim left on both to counter your rightward 4i fade.
Who is Arroyo Trabuco a good course for?
Arroyo Trabuco is a par-72, 18-hole layout measuring 7,011 yards from the longest listed tees, with 4 par 3s and 4 par 5s. Averaging about 390 yards per hole, it is a balanced test that suits most handicap levels — course management and approach-shot distance control matter more than pure length. With 4 par 5s, there are real scoring chances for players who lay up to a full wedge distance instead of chasing greens in two.