Dairy Creek Golf Course
Course at a glance
Dairy Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in San Luis Obispo, California (93405). The course was designed by John Harbottle and opened in 1997. From the Black tees, Dairy Creek Golf Course plays to 6,398 yards at par 72. The course offers 20 sets of tees ranging from 3,582 to 6,398 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 78.4, well above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and among the harder courses for mid-handicap golfers. That ranks it harder than roughly 79% of rated golf courses in California. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bermuda grass fairways. Hazards include 21-30 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Dairy Creek Golf Course are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
About Dairy Creek Golf Course
Dairy Creek Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course located in San Luis Obispo, California (93405). The course was designed by John Harbottle and established in 1997. From the Black tees, the course plays to 6,398 yards with a par of 72. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 78.4.
Walking is permitted.
Dairy Creek Golf Course offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 142, 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 20 tee sets ranging from 3,582 to 6,398 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
6,398
Slope
142
Rating
78.4
Course Difficulty Analysis
142
This Course
132
CA Average
113
US Average
Based on 641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BlackWomen's | 142 | 78.4 | 499 | 439 | 370 | 160 | 548 | 203 | 306 | 491 | 183 | 3199 | 499 | 439 | 370 | 160 | 548 | 203 | 306 | 491 | 183 | 3199 | 6,398 |
BlackMen's | 129 | 71.0 | 499 | 439 | 370 | 160 | 548 | 203 | 306 | 491 | 183 | 3199 | 499 | 439 | 370 | 160 | 548 | 203 | 306 | 491 | 183 | 3199 | 6,398 |
BruiserWomen's | 139 | 77.1 | 499 | 417 | 370 | 144 | 516 | 180 | 306 | 491 | 183 | 3106 | 499 | 417 | 370 | 144 | 516 | 180 | 306 | 491 | 183 | 3106 | 6,212 |
BruiserMen's | 128 | 70.1 | 499 | 417 | 370 | 144 | 516 | 180 | 306 | 491 | 183 | 3106 | 471 | 439 | 346 | 160 | 548 | 203 | 276 | 470 | 170 | 3083 | 6,189 |
BlueWomen's | 136 | 75.8 | 471 | 417 | 346 | 144 | 516 | 180 | 276 | 470 | 170 | 2990 | 471 | 417 | 346 | 144 | 516 | 180 | 276 | 470 | 170 | 2990 | 5,980 |
BlueMen's | 127 | 69.0 | 471 | 417 | 346 | 144 | 516 | 180 | 276 | 470 | 170 | 2990 | 471 | 417 | 346 | 144 | 516 | 180 | 276 | 470 | 170 | 2990 | 5,980 |
HollisterWomen's | 133 | 74.2 | 471 | 395 | 346 | 144 | 479 | 135 | 276 | 470 | 170 | 2886 | 438 | 417 | 323 | 121 | 516 | 180 | 242 | 445 | 144 | 2826 | 5,712 |
HollisterMen's | 124 | 67.8 | 471 | 395 | 346 | 144 | 479 | 135 | 276 | 470 | 170 | 2886 | 438 | 417 | 323 | 121 | 516 | 180 | 242 | 445 | 144 | 2826 | 5,712 |
WhiteWomen's | 130 | 72.6 | 438 | 395 | 323 | 121 | 479 | 135 | 242 | 445 | 144 | 2722 | 438 | 395 | 323 | 121 | 479 | 135 | 242 | 445 | 144 | 2722 | 5,444 |
WhiteMen's | 120 | 68.4 | 438 | 395 | 323 | 121 | 479 | 135 | 242 | 445 | 144 | 2722 | 438 | 395 | 323 | 121 | 479 | 135 | 242 | 445 | 144 | 2722 | 5,444 |
ChumashWomen's | 126 | 71.4 | 402 | 371 | 323 | 121 | 447 | 135 | 242 | 424 | 144 | 2609 | 438 | 395 | 296 | 91 | 479 | 111 | 213 | 445 | 116 | 2584 | 5,193 |
ChumashMen's | 113 | 65.6 | 402 | 371 | 323 | 121 | 447 | 135 | 242 | 424 | 144 | 2609 | 438 | 395 | 296 | 91 | 479 | 111 | 213 | 445 | 116 | 2584 | 5,193 |
GoldWomen's | 122 | 70.2 | 402 | 371 | 296 | 91 | 447 | 111 | 213 | 424 | 116 | 2471 | 402 | 371 | 296 | 91 | 447 | 111 | 213 | 424 | 116 | 2471 | 4,942 |
GoldMen's | 108 | 64.4 | 402 | 371 | 296 | 91 | 447 | 111 | 213 | 424 | 116 | 2471 | 402 | 371 | 296 | 91 | 447 | 111 | 213 | 424 | 116 | 2471 | 4,942 |
BishopWomen's | 115 | 68.0 | 438 | 269 | 296 | 91 | 346 | 84 | 242 | 424 | 144 | 2334 | 282 | 371 | 201 | 121 | 447 | 135 | 213 | 284 | 109 | 2163 | 4,497 |
BishopMen's | 105 | 63.0 | 438 | 269 | 296 | 91 | 346 | 84 | 242 | 424 | 144 | 2334 | 282 | 371 | 201 | 121 | 447 | 135 | 213 | 284 | 109 | 2163 | 4,497 |
San LuisWomen's | 111 | 66.8 | 402 | 269 | 201 | 91 | 447 | 111 | 150 | 424 | 109 | 2204 | 282 | 371 | 296 | 66 | 346 | 84 | 213 | 284 | 116 | 2058 | 4,262 |
San LuisMen's | 104 | 61.9 | 402 | 269 | 201 | 91 | 447 | 111 | 150 | 424 | 109 | 2204 | 282 | 371 | 296 | 66 | 346 | 84 | 213 | 284 | 116 | 2058 | 4,262 |
OrangeWomen's | 102 | 63.2 | 282 | 269 | 201 | 66 | 346 | 84 | 150 | 284 | 109 | 1791 | 282 | 269 | 201 | 66 | 346 | 84 | 150 | 284 | 109 | 1791 | 3,582 |
OrangeMen's | 100 | 60.2 | 282 | 269 | 201 | 66 | 346 | 84 | 150 | 284 | 109 | 1791 | 282 | 269 | 201 | 66 | 346 | 84 | 150 | 284 | 109 | 1791 | 3,582 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Dairy Creek Golf Course offers 20 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 | 6,398 | 142 | 78.4 | 5-15 |
Black | 6,398 | 129 | 71.0 | 5-15 |
Bruiser | 6,212 | 139 | 77.1 | 5-15 |
Bruiser | 6,189 | 128 | 70.1 | 12-22 |
Blue | 5,980 | 136 | 75.8 | 12-22 |
Blue | 5,980 | 127 | 69.0 | 12-22 |
Hollister | 5,712 | 133 | 74.2 | 12-22 |
Hollister | 5,712 | 124 | 67.8 | 12-22 |
White | 5,444 | 130 | 72.6 | 20-30 |
White | 5,444 | 120 | 68.4 | 20-30 |
Chumash | 5,193 | 126 | 71.4 | 20-30 |
Chumash | 5,193 | 113 | 65.6 | 20-30 |
Gold | 4,942 | 122 | 70.2 | 25+ |
Gold | 4,942 | 108 | 64.4 | 25+ |
Bishop | 4,497 | 115 | 68.0 | 25+ |
Bishop | 4,497 | 105 | 63.0 | 25+ |
San Luis | 4,262 | 111 | 66.8 | 25+ |
San Luis | 4,262 | 104 | 61.9 | 25+ |
Orange | 3,582 | 102 | 63.2 | 25+ |
Orange | 3,582 | 100 | 60.2 | 25+ |
Amenities at Dairy Creek Golf Course
Dairy Creek Golf Course features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Dairy Creek Golf Course. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dairy Creek Golf Course a public or private golf course?
Dairy Creek Golf Course is a public golf course located in San Luis Obispo, CA. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Dairy Creek Golf Course have?
Dairy Creek Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1997. The course was designed by John Harbottle.
What is the yardage at Dairy Creek Golf Course?
From the White tees, Dairy Creek Golf Course plays to 5,444 yards (par 72). The course offers 20 tee sets ranging from 3,582 to 6,398 yards.
What is the slope rating at Dairy Creek Golf Course?
The Black tees at Dairy Creek Golf Course have a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 78.4. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Dairy Creek Golf Course?
Yes, walking is allowed at Dairy Creek Golf Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Dairy Creek Golf Course?
Contact the course directly or call 805-782-8060 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Dairy Creek Golf Course offer?
Dairy Creek Golf Course offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Dairy Creek Golf Course located?
Dairy Creek Golf Course is located at 2990 Dairy Creek Rd in San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. You can reach them at 805-782-8060.
What is the difficulty level at Dairy Creek Golf Course?
Dairy Creek Golf Course is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 142. It plays harder than 79% 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 Dairy Creek Golf Course?
Dairy Creek Golf Course offers 20 tee sets. Black tees (6,398 yards, slope 142) are recommended for mid-low handicap golfers. Orange tees (3,582 yards, slope 100) 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 Dairy Creek Golf Course?
Beginners at Dairy Creek Golf Course should play the Orange tees, which play 3,582 yards with a slope of 100. 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 Dairy Creek Golf Course?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the Chumash tees (slope 126, rating 71.4) at Dairy Creek Golf Course has a course handicap of 16, 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 Dairy Creek Golf Course?
A typical round at Dairy Creek 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.