Golf Courses by Gene Bates
Gene Bates designed 23 courses across 13 states in the Stymie directory.
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The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Gene Bates in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.
Hardest Gene Bates Courses
Highest Slope RatingEasiest Gene Bates Courses
Lowest Slope (Public/Muni)Longest Gene Bates Courses
Most Yards (Back Tees)location_onCA(2)
location_onFL(5)
Kelly Plantation
Destin, FL · 18 holes
Riverwood Golf Club
Port Charlotte, FL · 18 holes
South Seas Plantation Golf Links & Resort
Captiva, FL · 9 holes
Southwood Golf Club
Tallahassee, FL · 18 holes
Stonebridge Country Club
Naples, FL · 18 holes
location_onKY(2)
location_onOH(1)
location_onTN(1)
location_onUT(4)
location_onVA(2)
Frequently asked about Gene Bates
What is the hardest Gene Bates course?
Riverbend Golf Course in Riverton, UT is the hardest Gene Bates 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 Gene Bates course?
Southwood Golf Club in Tallahassee, FL is the longest Gene Bates course at 7,162 yards from the back tees.
What is the easiest Gene Bates course to play?
Among public and municipal Gene Bates courses, Santa Teresa Golf Club in San Jose, CA has the lowest slope rating at 98. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.
How many Gene Bates courses have a slope of 140 or higher?
8 Gene Bates courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 15 with published scorecard data.
How long is the average Gene Bates course?
Across 15 Gene Bates courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,864 yards. The longest plays to 7,162 yards.