Butte Creek Country Club
About Butte Creek Country Club
Butte Creek Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Chico, California (95928). The course was designed by Bob E. & Robert L. Baldock and established in 1965. From the Gold tees, the course plays to 7,000 yards with a par of 72. The Gold tees carry a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.5.
Walking is permitted.
With a slope rating of 134, Butte Creek Country Club is more accessible than most courses in California. It is a good choice for mid-handicappers and golfers looking for a round that does not punish every missed shot.
The course offers 14 tee sets ranging from 4,945 to 7,000 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
California offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
72
Length
7,000
Slope
134
Rating
73.5
Course Difficulty Analysis
134
This Course
132
CA Average
113
US Average
Based on 660 rated courses in California
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 134 | 73.5 | 405 | 539 | 172 | 384 | 429 | 189 | 373 | 388 | 539 | 3418 | 528 | 406 | 196 | 564 | 424 | 402 | 421 | 220 | 421 | 3582 | 7,000 |
Black | 130 | 71.9 | 382 | 512 | 159 | 359 | 391 | 176 | 353 | 370 | 514 | 3216 | 502 | 385 | 179 | 539 | 401 | 384 | 399 | 195 | 398 | 3382 | 6,598 |
Coyote | 129 | 71.7 | 405 | 512 | 172 | 292 | 391 | 189 | 353 | 388 | 502 | 3204 | 528 | 365 | 196 | 483 | 424 | 290 | 421 | 195 | 421 | 3323 | 6,527 |
Blue | 130 | 75.5 | 368 | 484 | 149 | 344 | 370 | 163 | 338 | 353 | 502 | 3071 | 480 | 365 | 166 | 483 | 384 | 352 | 360 | 173 | 372 | 3135 | 6,206 |
Blue | 128 | 69.9 | 368 | 484 | 149 | 344 | 370 | 163 | 338 | 353 | 502 | 3071 | 480 | 365 | 166 | 483 | 384 | 352 | 360 | 173 | 372 | 3135 | 6,206 |
Pheasant | 124 | 69.1 | 368 | 512 | 131 | 292 | 391 | 147 | 338 | 353 | 465 | 2997 | 502 | 323 | 166 | 483 | 273 | 352 | 335 | 173 | 398 | 3005 | 6,002 |
Blue/White Combo | 120 | 68.2 | 321 | 484 | 131 | 344 | 337 | 163 | 338 | 353 | 465 | 2936 | 480 | 323 | 143 | 483 | 313 | 323 | 360 | 123 | 336 | 2884 | 5,820 |
White | 123 | 71.7 | 321 | 439 | 131 | 308 | 337 | 147 | 299 | 321 | 465 | 2768 | 429 | 323 | 143 | 431 | 313 | 323 | 335 | 123 | 336 | 2756 | 5,524 |
White | 116 | 66.8 | 321 | 439 | 131 | 308 | 337 | 147 | 299 | 321 | 465 | 2768 | 429 | 323 | 143 | 431 | 313 | 323 | 335 | 123 | 336 | 2756 | 5,524 |
Quail | 122 | 71.1 | 321 | 408 | 149 | 292 | 337 | 135 | 338 | 321 | 419 | 2720 | 429 | 365 | 143 | 390 | 273 | 323 | 308 | 123 | 336 | 2690 | 5,410 |
Quail | 113 | 66.3 | 321 | 408 | 149 | 292 | 337 | 135 | 338 | 321 | 419 | 2720 | 429 | 365 | 143 | 390 | 273 | 323 | 308 | 123 | 336 | 2690 | 5,410 |
White/Green Combo | 120 | 70.1 | 321 | 439 | 105 | 292 | 337 | 147 | 299 | 280 | 419 | 2639 | 404 | 323 | 124 | 431 | 313 | 290 | 335 | 95 | 282 | 2597 | 5,236 |
Green | 119 | 68.3 | 288 | 408 | 105 | 292 | 304 | 135 | 278 | 280 | 419 | 2509 | 404 | 270 | 124 | 390 | 273 | 290 | 308 | 95 | 282 | 2436 | 4,945 |
Green | 105 | 63.9 | 288 | 408 | 105 | 292 | 304 | 135 | 278 | 280 | 419 | 2509 | 404 | 270 | 124 | 390 | 273 | 290 | 308 | 95 | 282 | 2436 | 4,945 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Butte Creek Country Club offers 14 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 7,000 | 134 | 73.5 | 0-5 |
Black | 6,598 | 130 | 71.9 | 5-15 |
Coyote | 6,527 | 129 | 71.7 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,206 | 130 | 75.5 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,206 | 128 | 69.9 | 5-15 |
Pheasant | 6,002 | 124 | 69.1 | 12-22 |
Blue/White Combo | 5,820 | 120 | 68.2 | 12-22 |
White | 5,524 | 123 | 71.7 | 20-30 |
White | 5,524 | 116 | 66.8 | 20-30 |
Quail | 5,410 | 122 | 71.1 | 20-30 |
Quail | 5,410 | 113 | 66.3 | 20-30 |
White/Green Combo | 5,236 | 120 | 70.1 | 20-30 |
Green | 4,945 | 119 | 68.3 | 25+ |
Green | 4,945 | 105 | 63.9 | 25+ |
Amenities at Butte Creek Country Club
Butte Creek Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Butte Creek Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butte Creek Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Butte Creek Country Club is a public golf course located in Chico, CA. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Butte Creek Country Club have?expand_more
Butte Creek Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1965. The course was designed by Bob E. & Robert L. Baldock.
What is the yardage at Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
From the Blue/White Combo tees, Butte Creek Country Club plays to 5,820 yards (par 72). The course offers 14 tee sets ranging from 4,945 to 7,000 yards.
What is the slope rating at Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
The Gold tees at Butte Creek Country Club have a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.5. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Butte Creek Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Butte Creek Country Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Butte Creek Country Club offer?expand_more
Butte Creek Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Butte Creek Country Club located?expand_more
Butte Creek Country Club is located at 175 Estates Dr in Chico, CA 95928. You can reach them at 530-343-7979.
What is the difficulty level at Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
Butte Creek Country Club is classified as above average difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 134. It plays harder than 45% of golf courses in California. The average slope rating in California is 132. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
Butte Creek Country Club offers 14 tee sets. Gold tees (7,000 yards, slope 134) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Green tees (4,945 yards, slope 105) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Butte Creek Country Club should play the Green tees, which play 4,945 yards with a slope of 105. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White tees (slope 123, rating 71.7) at Butte Creek Country Club would have a course handicap of 16 and an expected score of approximately 88. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Butte Creek Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Butte Creek Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.