Diamond Creek Banner Elk, North Carolina
Diamond Creek is a par-70 public course in Banner Elk, North Carolina, playing 7,017 yards from the Championship tees with a rating of 74.8 and slope of 149.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,017 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.8 / 149 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Banner Elk, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.1504, -81.8365 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 7,017 | 70 | 74.8 | 149 |
| Back (Black) | 6,607 | 70 | 72.7 | 144 |
| Back/Middle Hybrid | 6,294 | 70 | 71.2 | 140 |
| Middle (White) | 6,010 | 70 | 75.7 | 149 |
| Forward (Orange) | 5,572 | 70 | 73.3 | 144 |
| Green | 4,835 | 70 | 69.1 | 131 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship 74.8/149 | 472 | 198 | 445 | 614 | 184 | 370 | 573 | 213 | 506 | 3575 | 342 | 406 | 213 | 540 | 426 | 465 | 481 | 185 | 384 | 3442 | 7017 |
| Back (Black) 72.7/144 | 417 | 193 | 444 | 575 | 155 | 368 | 570 | 190 | 429 | 3341 | 325 | 393 | 205 | 535 | 424 | 415 | 448 | 179 | 342 | 3266 | 6607 |
| Back/Middle Hybrid 71.2/140 | 366 | 193 | 408 | 575 | 149 | 368 | 543 | 190 | 396 | 3188 | 325 | 343 | 205 | 494 | 424 | 373 | 448 | 152 | 342 | 3106 | 6294 |
| Middle (White) 75.7/149 | 366 | 178 | 408 | 543 | 149 | 324 | 543 | 136 | 396 | 3043 | 316 | 343 | 183 | 494 | 401 | 373 | 404 | 152 | 301 | 2967 | 6010 |
| Forward (Orange) 73.3/144 | 326 | 163 | 370 | 515 | 137 | 308 | 519 | 136 | 334 | 2808 | 316 | 328 | 160 | 461 | 370 | 338 | 379 | 129 | 283 | 2764 | 5572 |
| Green 69.1/131 | 326 | 128 | 304 | 470 | 117 | 229 | 475 | 103 | 334 | 2486 | 254 | 312 | 101 | 405 | 324 | 260 | 334 | 117 | 242 | 2349 | 4835 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Championship (7,017 yards, 74.8/149)
Course rating 4.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Middle (White) (6,010 yards, 75.7/149)
1,007 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.7 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,835 yards, 69.1/131)
2,182 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 614 yards. 41 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 184 yards. 117 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Diamond Creek?
Diamond Creek has a course rating of 74.8 and slope of 149 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 69.1 with a slope of 131.
How long is Diamond Creek?
From the back tees, Diamond Creek plays 7,017 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Diamond Creek?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 506-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Diamond Creek?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Championship tees (7,017 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,835 yards).
Is Diamond Creek public or private?
Diamond Creek is a public golf course in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Diamond Creek?
Nearby courses include Sugar Mountain Golf Course (Sugar Mountain), Linville Ridge (Linville), Elk River Club, Grandfather Golf & Country Club (Linville).
Is there a yardage book for Diamond Creek?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Diamond Creek 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 Diamond Creek?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Diamond Creek 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 Diamond Creek 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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