Golf Courses by Desmond Muirhead
Desmond Muirhead designed 26 courses across 12 states in the Stymie directory.
Gordon Desmond Muirhead (March 23, 1923 – May 2, 2002) was an English-born American golf course designer.
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The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Desmond Muirhead in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.
Hardest Desmond Muirhead Courses
Highest Slope RatingEasiest Desmond Muirhead Courses
Lowest Slope (Public/Muni)Longest Desmond Muirhead Courses
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Big Canyon Country Club
Newport Beach, CA · 18 holes
Desert Island Country Club
Rancho Mirage, CA · 18 holes
Dinah Shore Tournament Course
Rancho Mirage, CA · 18 holes
Ironwood Country Club
Palm Desert, CA · 18 holes
Quail Ranch Country Course
Moreno Valley, CA · 18 holes
Soboba Springs Golf Course
San Jacinto, CA · 18 holes
The North Course at Rossmoor Golf Course
Walnut Creek, CA · 27 holes
The Springs Country Club
Rancho Mirage, CA · 18 holes
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Frequently asked about Desmond Muirhead
What is the hardest Desmond Muirhead course?
Mayacoo Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, FL is the hardest Desmond Muirhead course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 150. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.
What is the longest Desmond Muirhead course?
The Springs Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA is the longest Desmond Muirhead course at 7,339 yards from the back tees.
What is the easiest Desmond Muirhead course to play?
Among public and municipal Desmond Muirhead courses, Leisure World Golf Course in Silver Spring, MD has the lowest slope rating at 101. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.
How many Desmond Muirhead courses have a slope of 140 or higher?
6 Desmond Muirhead courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 13 with published scorecard data.
How long is the average Desmond Muirhead course?
Across 13 Desmond Muirhead courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,755 yards. The longest plays to 7,339 yards.