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Golf Courses by Herbert Strong

Herbert Strong designed 16 courses across 6 states in the Stymie directory.

16Courses
6States
1880–1944
English
Herbert Strong

Herbert Bertram Strong (13 February 1880 – 8 October 1944) was an English professional golfer. He was an organizer and founding member of the PGA of America and later became a successful golf course architect. As a player, Strong's best finish in a major championship was ninth place in the 1913 U.S. Open.

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Portfolio rankings

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

With scorecards
11
Peak slope
144
Longest
7,226 yds
Avg back tee
6,603 yds

Frequently asked about Herbert Strong

What is the hardest Herbert Strong course?

Country Club of Maryland in Towson, MD is the hardest Herbert Strong course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 144. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.

What is the longest Herbert Strong course?

Woodholme Country Club in Towson, MD is the longest Herbert Strong course at 7,226 yards from the back tees.

What is the easiest Herbert Strong course to play?

Among public and municipal Herbert Strong courses, Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, FL has the lowest slope rating at 102. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.

How many Herbert Strong courses have a slope of 140 or higher?

5 Herbert Strong courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 11 with published scorecard data.

How long is the average Herbert Strong course?

Across 11 Herbert Strong courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,603 yards. The longest plays to 7,226 yards.