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Golf Courses by Charles Macdonald

Charles Macdonald designed 11 courses across 5 states in the Stymie directory.

11Courses
5States

Portfolio rankings

The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Charles Macdonald in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.

With scorecards
7
Peak slope
146
Longest
6,950 yds
Avg back tee
6,780 yds

Hardest Charles Macdonald Courses

Highest Slope Rating

Easiest Charles Macdonald Courses

Lowest Slope (Public/Muni)

Longest Charles Macdonald Courses

Most Yards (Back Tees)

Frequently asked about Charles Macdonald

What is the hardest Charles Macdonald course?

Yale Golf Course in New Haven, CT is the hardest Charles Macdonald course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 146. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.

What is the longest Charles Macdonald course?

Chicago Golf Club in Glen Ellyn, IL is the longest Charles Macdonald course at 6,950 yards from the back tees.

What is the easiest Charles Macdonald course to play?

Among public and municipal Charles Macdonald courses, St. Louis Country Club in Saint Louis, MO has the lowest slope rating at 103. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.

How many Charles Macdonald courses have a slope of 140 or higher?

3 Charles Macdonald courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 7 with published scorecard data.

How long is the average Charles Macdonald course?

Across 7 Charles Macdonald courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,780 yards. The longest plays to 6,950 yards.