Golf Courses by Alister Mackenzie
Alister Mackenzie designed 16 courses across 7 states in the Stymie directory.
Alister MacKenzie (30 August 1870 – 6 January 1934) was an English golf course architect whose course designs span four continents. Originally trained as a surgeon, MacKenzie served as a civilian physician with the British Army during the Boer War where he first became aware of the principles of camouflage.
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The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Alister Mackenzie in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.
Hardest Alister Mackenzie Courses
Highest Slope RatingEasiest Alister Mackenzie Courses
Lowest Slope (Public/Muni)Longest Alister Mackenzie Courses
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Alister Mackenzie Course at Haggin Oaks Golf Course
Sacramento, CA · 36 holes
Cypress Point Club
Pebble Beach, CA · 18 holes
Green Hills Country Club
Millbrae, CA · 18 holes
Meadow Club
Fairfax, CA · 18 holes
Pasatiempo Golf Course
Santa Cruz, CA · 18 holes
Pittsburgs Delta View Golf Course
Pittsburg, CA · 18 holes
Sharp Park Golf Course
Pacifica, CA · 18 holes
The Valley Club of Montecito
Montecito, CA · 18 holes
Valley Club of Montecito
Santa Barbara, CA · 18 holes
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location_onMI(2)
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Frequently asked about Alister Mackenzie
What is the hardest Alister Mackenzie course?
University of Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor, MI is the hardest Alister Mackenzie course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 147. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.
What is the longest Alister Mackenzie course?
Burning Tree Country Club in Bethesda, MD is the longest Alister Mackenzie course at 7,040 yards from the back tees.
What is the easiest Alister Mackenzie course to play?
Among public and municipal Alister Mackenzie courses, Meadow Club in Fairfax, CA has the lowest slope rating at 92. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.
How many Alister Mackenzie courses have a slope of 140 or higher?
4 Alister Mackenzie courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 9 with published scorecard data.
How long is the average Alister Mackenzie course?
Across 9 Alister Mackenzie courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,630 yards. The longest plays to 7,040 yards.