Cowan's Ford Golf Club Lake Norman, North Carolina
Cowan's Ford Golf Club is a par-103 public course in Lake Norman, North Carolina, playing 9,796 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.9 and slope of 139.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 103 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 9,796 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 139 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Lake Norman, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.4448, -80.9682 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,796 | 103 | 73.9 | 139 |
| Blue | 9,373 | 103 | 72.6 | 136 |
| Blue/White | 9,209 | 103 | 72.1 | 135 |
| White | 8,852 | 103 | 70.4 | 133 |
| White/Gold | 8,383 | 103 | 68.7 | 128 |
| Gold | 7,661 | 103 | 66.5 | 120 |
| Red | 6,955 | 103 | 64.9 | 110 |
| Red/Green | 6,410 | 103 | 66.8 | 120 |
| Green | 5,812 | 103 | 65.4 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.9/139 | 515 | 410 | 202 | 350 | 527 | 407 | 180 | 404 | 435 | 3430 | 3430 | 441 | 220 | 401 | 390 | 345 | 550 | 402 | 187 | 6366 | 9796 |
| Blue 72.6/136 | 503 | 376 | 185 | 350 | 522 | 385 | 180 | 382 | 394 | 3277 | 3277 | 423 | 202 | 375 | 372 | 345 | 532 | 383 | 187 | 6096 | 9373 |
| Blue/White 72.1/135 | 503 | 376 | 168 | 339 | 506 | 385 | 165 | 382 | 394 | 3218 | 3218 | 423 | 190 | 375 | 372 | 328 | 532 | 383 | 170 | 5991 | 9209 |
| White 70.4/133 | 477 | 359 | 168 | 339 | 506 | 357 | 165 | 356 | 371 | 3098 | 3098 | 409 | 190 | 358 | 328 | 328 | 502 | 371 | 170 | 5754 | 8852 |
| White/Gold 68.7/128 | 477 | 302 | 168 | 339 | 506 | 357 | 133 | 356 | 321 | 2959 | 2959 | 323 | 143 | 358 | 328 | 328 | 502 | 313 | 170 | 5424 | 8383 |
| Gold 66.5/120 | 413 | 302 | 157 | 319 | 487 | 306 | 133 | 264 | 321 | 2702 | 2702 | 323 | 143 | 335 | 264 | 297 | 440 | 313 | 142 | 4959 | 7661 |
| Red 64.9/110 | 396 | 296 | 137 | 273 | 353 | 271 | 111 | 256 | 313 | 2406 | 2406 | 323 | 143 | 297 | 257 | 229 | 440 | 313 | 141 | 4549 | 6955 |
| Red/Green 66.8/120 | 319 | 296 | 137 | 273 | 353 | 271 | 111 | 256 | 233 | 2249 | 2249 | 323 | 143 | 297 | 257 | 229 | 310 | 212 | 141 | 4161 | 6410 |
| Green 65.4/121 | 319 | 249 | 132 | 224 | 326 | 217 | 105 | 222 | 233 | 2027 | 2027 | 286 | 137 | 212 | 237 | 229 | 310 | 212 | 135 | 3785 | 5812 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 67 | 103 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (9,796 yards, 73.9/139)
Course rating 29.1 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (7,661 yards, 66.5/120)
2,135 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 36.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,812 yards, 65.4/121)
3,984 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 37.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 3430 yards. 2880 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 180 yards. 105 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Cowan's Ford Golf Club?
Cowan's Ford Golf Club has a course rating of 73.9 and slope of 139 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 65.4 with a slope of 121.
How long is Cowan's Ford Golf Club?
From the back tees, Cowan's Ford Golf Club plays 9,796 yards. The course is par 103 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Cowan's Ford Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 407-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Cowan's Ford Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (9,796 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,812 yards).
Is Cowan's Ford Golf Club public or private?
Cowan's Ford Golf Club is a public golf course in Lake Norman, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Cowan's Ford Golf Club?
Nearby courses include The Peninsula Club (Cornelius), Westport Golf Club (Denver), Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club (Denver), Birkdale Golf Club (Huntersville).
Is there a yardage book for Cowan's Ford Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Cowan's Ford Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Cowan's Ford Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Cowan's Ford Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Cowan's Ford Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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