Salinas Fairways Gc
45 Skyway Blvd, Salinas, CA 93905, USA
The lay of the land.
How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.
Salinas Fairways Gc is an 18-hole golf course in Salinas, CA, playing 5,168–6,784 yards from 5 sets of tees (slope 102–119, course rating up to 71.9).
Expect 24 bunkers; the back nine plays tougher.
The word on the course.
How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.
Considered one of the better municipal options in Northern California, with greens that punch above the price and a friendly staff. The layout is honest more than memorable, with a parkland front and an open back where a few holes drag.
Consistently praised
- Greens are smooth and receptive, regularly cited as the highlight.
- Wide fairways make it forgiving for mid and high handicaps; staff and value consistently come up in reviews.
Worth knowing
- The back nine is open and a handful of holes feel like filler.
Golfers recommend
- Watch GolfNow for deals; the rate gets aggressive.
- Bring a wind game; the inland valley breeze picks up in the afternoon.
Tee fit & expected score.
Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.
Play the White tees, 6307 yds
How to play it
- Scoring chances at #4, #18, so make your birdies count.
- Card-wreckers at #5, #14. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
- 2 reachable par 5s, so get aggressive for eagle looks.
Tagged scorecard.
Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.
| Hole | Par | Yds | SI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1• | 4 | 396 | 8 | |
| 2• | 4 | 342 | 12 | |
| 3• | 3 | 180 | 14 | |
| 4 | 5 | 468 | 18 | ReachableBirdie |
| 5• | 4 | 435 | 2 | Tough |
| 6• | 5 | 579 | 6 | |
| 7• | 4 | 400 | 4 | |
| 8• | 3 | 215 | 10 | Long 3 |
| 9• | 4 | 356 | 16 | Birdie |
| Out | 36 | 3371 | ||
| 10• | 4 | 391 | 15 | Birdie |
| 11• | 5 | 552 | 7 | |
| 12• | 4 | 381 | 11 | |
| 13• | 3 | 214 | 9 | Long 3 |
| 14• | 4 | 398 | 1 | Tough |
| 15• | 4 | 416 | 3 | Tough |
| 16• | 4 | 422 | 5 | |
| 17 | 3 | 135 | 17 | |
| 18• | 5 | 504 | 13 | Reachable |
| In | 36 | 3413 | ||
All tees & ratings
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6784 | 71.9 | 119 | 72 |
| Blue | 6582 | 70.7 | 118 | 72 |
| White | 6307 | 69.4 | 116 | 72 |
| Gold | 5503 | 65.4 | 109 | 70 |
| Red | 5168 | 64.1 | 102 | 68 |
Conditions & terrain.
Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.
7-day outlook
Best window this week: Sat 05-30 · 93/100
Frequently asked.
- How long is Salinas Fairways Gc?
- Salinas Fairways Gc plays 5,168–6,784 yards across 5 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
- How difficult is Salinas Fairways Gc?
- Its slope rating ranges 102–119, with a course rating up to 71.9. The back nine plays tougher.
- Which tees should I play at Salinas Fairways Gc?
- A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the White tees at 6,307 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
- How many bunkers does Salinas Fairways Gc have?
- Salinas Fairways Gc has 24 bunkers.
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