Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course
Course at a glance
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Banning, California (92220). The course was designed by David Rainville and opened in 1987. From the Black tees, Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course plays to 6,982 yards at par 72. The course offers 16 sets of tees ranging from 4,398 to 6,982 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 133 and a course rating of 73.4, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 52% of rated golf courses in California. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A pro shop is on site. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and poa annua grass fairways. Hazards include 51-60 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
About Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course located in Banning, California (92220). The course was designed by David Rainville and established in 1987. From the Black tees, the course plays to 6,982 yards with a par of 72. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 133 and a course rating of 73.4.
Walking is permitted.
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 136, putting it in the upper half of courses in California for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,398 to 6,982 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
6,982
Slope
133
Rating
73.4
Course Difficulty Analysis
136
This Course
132
CA Average
113
US Average
Based on 648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 133 | 73.4 | 369 | 585 | 450 | 406 | 163 | 552 | 440 | 170 | 395 | 3530 | 381 | 384 | 432 | 189 | 413 | 556 | 388 | 172 | 537 | 3452 | 6,982 |
Black/Blue | 130 | 72.3 | 369 | 585 | 419 | 361 | 163 | 552 | 411 | 170 | 370 | 3400 | 381 | 358 | 432 | 166 | 413 | 556 | 354 | 154 | 537 | 3351 | 6,751 |
Blue | 127 | 71.0 | 346 | 560 | 419 | 361 | 149 | 508 | 411 | 155 | 370 | 3279 | 352 | 358 | 408 | 166 | 377 | 522 | 354 | 154 | 525 | 3216 | 6,495 |
Blue/White | 125 | 69.7 | 346 | 533 | 381 | 361 | 149 | 487 | 382 | 155 | 359 | 3153 | 352 | 327 | 380 | 166 | 339 | 522 | 354 | 136 | 510 | 3086 | 6,239 |
WhiteWomen's | 136 | 75.0 | 337 | 535 | 382 | 329 | 138 | 496 | 382 | 146 | 362 | 3107 | 323 | 322 | 383 | 156 | 340 | 495 | 335 | 133 | 506 | 2993 | 6,100 |
WhiteMen's | 123 | 68.9 | 336 | 533 | 381 | 329 | 138 | 487 | 382 | 148 | 359 | 3093 | 322 | 327 | 380 | 155 | 339 | 492 | 335 | 136 | 510 | 2996 | 6,089 |
White/GreenMen's | 121 | 68.2 | 309 | 533 | 364 | 329 | 138 | 480 | 377 | 148 | 339 | 3017 | 322 | 327 | 358 | 155 | 339 | 489 | 323 | 112 | 510 | 2935 | 5,952 |
White/GreenWomen's | 133 | 73.2 | 337 | 494 | 358 | 329 | 106 | 496 | 356 | 146 | 317 | 2939 | 323 | 296 | 355 | 156 | 340 | 495 | 335 | 101 | 449 | 2850 | 5,789 |
GreenWomen's | 132 | 73.3 | 309 | 504 | 363 | 309 | 123 | 486 | 377 | 140 | 340 | 2951 | 317 | 305 | 359 | 145 | 313 | 490 | 323 | 110 | 472 | 2834 | 5,785 |
GreenMen's | 119 | 67.4 | 309 | 500 | 364 | 310 | 122 | 480 | 377 | 141 | 339 | 2942 | 317 | 311 | 358 | 144 | 313 | 489 | 323 | 112 | 474 | 2841 | 5,783 |
Red/Green | 131 | 72.5 | 309 | 494 | 363 | 304 | 123 | 463 | 377 | 121 | 317 | 2871 | 317 | 296 | 359 | 145 | 313 | 474 | 323 | 101 | 449 | 2777 | 5,648 |
Green/Red | 117 | 66.7 | 309 | 492 | 364 | 306 | 122 | 456 | 377 | 119 | 316 | 2861 | 317 | 304 | 358 | 144 | 313 | 470 | 323 | 101 | 452 | 2782 | 5,643 |
Red | 129 | 71.8 | 290 | 494 | 358 | 304 | 106 | 463 | 356 | 121 | 317 | 2809 | 298 | 296 | 355 | 138 | 308 | 474 | 297 | 101 | 449 | 2716 | 5,525 |
Red | 115 | 66.0 | 290 | 492 | 360 | 306 | 106 | 456 | 356 | 119 | 316 | 2801 | 298 | 304 | 355 | 138 | 308 | 470 | 295 | 101 | 452 | 2721 | 5,522 |
Forward GoldWomen's | 113 | 65.2 | 227 | 421 | 201 | 235 | 106 | 368 | 305 | 98 | 281 | 2242 | 242 | 217 | 288 | 106 | 237 | 395 | 207 | 101 | 363 | 2156 | 4,398 |
Forward GoldMen's | 99 | 61.3 | 227 | 421 | 201 | 235 | 106 | 368 | 305 | 98 | 281 | 2242 | 242 | 217 | 288 | 106 | 237 | 395 | 207 | 101 | 363 | 2156 | 4,398 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course offers 16 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 6,982 | 133 | 73.4 | 0-5 |
Black/Blue | 6,751 | 130 | 72.3 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,495 | 127 | 71.0 | 5-15 |
Blue/White | 6,239 | 125 | 69.7 | 5-15 |
White | 6,100 | 136 | 75.0 | 12-22 |
White | 6,089 | 123 | 68.9 | 12-22 |
White/Green | 5,952 | 121 | 68.2 | 12-22 |
White/Green | 5,789 | 133 | 73.2 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,785 | 132 | 73.3 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,783 | 119 | 67.4 | 12-22 |
Red/Green | 5,648 | 131 | 72.5 | 20-30 |
Green/Red | 5,643 | 117 | 66.7 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,525 | 129 | 71.8 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,522 | 115 | 66.0 | 20-30 |
Forward Gold | 4,398 | 113 | 65.2 | 25+ |
Forward Gold | 4,398 | 99 | 61.3 | 25+ |
Amenities at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course features a pro shop.
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How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course a public or private golf course?
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course is a public golf course located in Banning, CA. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course have?
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1987. The course was designed by David Rainville.
What is the yardage at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
From the Blue/White tees, Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course plays to 6,239 yards (par 72). The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,398 to 6,982 yards.
What is the slope rating at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
The Black tees at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course have a slope rating of 133 and a course rating of 73.4. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
Yes, walking is allowed at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
Contact the course directly or call 909-845-2135 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course offer?
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course offers a pro shop.
Where is Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course located?
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course is located at 850 S Country Club Dr in Banning, CA 92220. You can reach them at 909-845-2135.
What is the difficulty level at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 136. It plays harder than 52% 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 Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course offers 16 tee sets. Black tees (6,982 yards, slope 133) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Forward Gold tees (4,398 yards, slope 99) 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 Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
Beginners at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course should play the Forward Gold tees, which play 4,398 yards with a slope of 99. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the Green tees (slope 132, rating 73.3) at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course has a course handicap of 19, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course?
A typical round at Sun Lakes Country Club Championship Golf Course 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.