Duke University Golf Club North Carolina
Duke University Golf Club is a par-72 public course in North Carolina, playing 7,146 yards from the Black Tees tees with a rating of 74.8 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,146 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.8 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.9902, -78.9511 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tees | 7,146 | 6,534 | 72 | 74.8 | 142 |
| Black/Gold Hybrid | 6,979 | 6,382 | 72 | 74.1 | 140 |
| Gold Tees | 6,833 | 6,248 | 72 | 73.4 | 139 |
| Gold/Blue Hybrid | 6,700 | 6,126 | 72 | 72.8 | 137 |
| Blue Tees | 6,523 | 5,965 | 72 | 71.9 | 134 |
| Blue/White Hybrid | 6,287 | 5,749 | 72 | 70.8 | 131 |
| White Tees | 6,094 | 5,572 | 72 | 70.2 | 126 |
| White/Green Hybrid | 5,693 | 5,206 | 72 | 68.3 | 123 |
| Green Tees | 5,283 | 4,831 | 72 | 66.1 | 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 Tees 74.8/142 | 456 | 430 | 389 | 160 | 399 | 401 | 573 | 173 | 493 | 3474 | 454 | 573 | 181 | 406 | 551 | 216 | 397 | 439 | 455 | 3672 | 7146 |
| Black/Gold Hybrid 74.1/140 | 442 | 417 | 378 | 160 | 380 | 389 | 573 | 173 | 493 | 3405 | 438 | 573 | 181 | 372 | 551 | 216 | 381 | 425 | 437 | 3574 | 6979 |
| Gold Tees 73.4/139 | 442 | 417 | 378 | 151 | 380 | 389 | 554 | 156 | 479 | 3346 | 438 | 539 | 167 | 372 | 532 | 196 | 381 | 425 | 437 | 3487 | 6833 |
| Gold/Blue Hybrid 72.8/137 | 429 | 411 | 369 | 151 | 361 | 379 | 554 | 156 | 479 | 3289 | 404 | 539 | 167 | 355 | 532 | 196 | 378 | 414 | 426 | 3411 | 6700 |
| Blue Tees 71.9/134 | 429 | 411 | 369 | 137 | 361 | 379 | 537 | 142 | 465 | 3230 | 404 | 510 | 136 | 355 | 494 | 176 | 378 | 414 | 426 | 3293 | 6523 |
| Blue/White Hybrid 70.8/131 | 412 | 389 | 357 | 137 | 346 | 362 | 537 | 142 | 465 | 3147 | 348 | 510 | 136 | 327 | 494 | 176 | 354 | 393 | 402 | 3140 | 6287 |
| White Tees 70.2/126 | 412 | 389 | 357 | 127 | 346 | 362 | 495 | 121 | 451 | 3060 | 348 | 461 | 128 | 327 | 466 | 155 | 354 | 393 | 402 | 3034 | 6094 |
| White/Green Hybrid 68.3/123 | 390 | 361 | 339 | 127 | 305 | 347 | 495 | 121 | 451 | 2936 | 271 | 461 | 128 | 287 | 466 | 155 | 303 | 328 | 358 | 2757 | 5693 |
| Green Tees 66.1/121 | 390 | 361 | 339 | 113 | 305 | 347 | 387 | 115 | 337 | 2694 | 271 | 393 | 120 | 287 | 407 | 122 | 303 | 328 | 358 | 2589 | 5283 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black Tees (7,146 yards, 74.8/142)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 17 (par 4, 439 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/White Hybrid (6,287 yards, 70.8/131)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Green Tees (5,283 yards, 66.1/121)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 4 (113 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 439 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 160 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 573 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #3 handicap hole. A 455-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Duke University Golf Club?
Duke University Golf Club has a course rating of 74.8 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Green Tees tees, the rating is 66.1 with a slope of 121.
How long is Duke University Golf Club?
From the back tees, Duke University Golf Club plays 7,146 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Duke University Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 17, a 439-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Duke University Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black Tees tees (7,146 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green Tees tees (5,283 yards).
Is Duke University Golf Club public or private?
Duke University Golf Club is a public golf course in North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Duke University Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Hillandale Golf Course (Durham), Croasdaile Country Club, Hope Valley Country Club, Finley Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Duke University Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Duke University 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.
Does Duke University Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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