Deer Brook Golf Club Shelby, North Carolina
Deer Brook Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Shelby, North Carolina, playing 6,897 yards from the Gold Tees tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,897 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Shelby, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.3404, -81.4949 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Tees | 6,897 | 72 | 73.7 | 136 |
| White Tees | 6,376 | 73 | 78 | 143 |
| Black Tees | 5,766 | 73 | 74 | 135 |
| Green Tees | 4,978 | 73 | 69.4 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Tees 73.7/136 | 432 | 540 | 170 | 406 | 415 | 178 | 397 | 509 | 413 | 3460 | 498 | 410 | 170 | 412 | 193 | 378 | 428 | 533 | 415 | 3437 | 6897 |
| White Tees 78/143 | 352 | 517 | 151 | 380 | 388 | 159 | 349 | 501 | 375 | 3172 | 487 | 382 | 140 | 390 | 169 | 342 | 393 | 515 | 386 | 3204 | 6376 |
| Black Tees 74/135 | 329 | 486 | 131 | 340 | 354 | 124 | 314 | 470 | 343 | 2891 | 427 | 349 | 117 | 352 | 138 | 301 | 358 | 474 | 359 | 2875 | 5766 |
| Green Tees 69.4/121 | 304 | 397 | 78 | 308 | 300 | 97 | 280 | 426 | 298 | 2488 | 390 | 311 | 88 | 269 | 86 | 254 | 327 | 430 | 335 | 2490 | 4978 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold Tees (6,897 yards, 73.7/136)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Black Tees (5,766 yards, 74/135)
1,131 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green Tees (4,978 yards, 69.4/121)
1,919 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.6 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 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 540 yards. 7 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 170 yards. 78 from the Green Tees tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Deer Brook Golf Club?
Deer Brook Golf Club has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Green Tees tees, the rating is 69.4 with a slope of 121.
How long is Deer Brook Golf Club?
From the back tees, Deer Brook Golf Club plays 6,897 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Deer Brook Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 413-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Deer Brook Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold Tees tees (6,897 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green Tees tees (4,978 yards).
Is Deer Brook Golf Club public or private?
Deer Brook Golf Club is a public golf course in Shelby, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Deer Brook Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Challenger 3 Golf Course, Cleveland Country Club (Shelby), Royster Memorial Golf Course (Shelby), Woodbridge Golf Links.
Is there a yardage book for Deer Brook Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Deer Brook 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 Deer Brook Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Deer Brook 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 Deer Brook 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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