Elk River Club North Carolina
Elk River Club is a par-72 public course in North Carolina, playing 6,778 yards from the Gold Tees tees with a rating of 73.4 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,778 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.1564, -81.8955 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Tees | 6,778 | 6,198 | 72 | 73.4 | 143 |
| Gold/Blue Hybrid | 6,520 | 5,962 | 72 | 72.2 | 139 |
| Blue Tees | 6,227 | 5,694 | 72 | 71 | 134 |
| Nicklaus Tees | 5,896 | 5,391 | 72 | 69.5 | 129 |
| White Tees | 5,453 | 4,986 | 72 | 67.3 | 124 |
| Red Tees | 4,972 | 4,546 | 72 | 65 | 119 |
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 73.4/143 | 475 | 199 | 548 | 385 | 418 | 497 | 360 | 193 | 414 | 3489 | 369 | 385 | 163 | 317 | 466 | 169 | 507 | 361 | 552 | 3289 | 6778 |
| Gold/Blue Hybrid 72.2/139 | 404 | 199 | 548 | 355 | 373 | 497 | 360 | 193 | 414 | 3343 | 369 | 385 | 163 | 317 | 412 | 169 | 507 | 361 | 494 | 3177 | 6520 |
| Blue Tees 71/134 | 404 | 179 | 492 | 355 | 373 | 472 | 339 | 154 | 402 | 3170 | 353 | 358 | 153 | 299 | 412 | 156 | 490 | 342 | 494 | 3057 | 6227 |
| Nicklaus Tees 69.5/129 | 379 | 159 | 452 | 343 | 362 | 464 | 329 | 144 | 369 | 3001 | 345 | 323 | 143 | 292 | 379 | 151 | 480 | 333 | 449 | 2895 | 5896 |
| White Tees 67.3/124 | 373 | 134 | 446 | 304 | 336 | 413 | 300 | 129 | 339 | 2774 | 321 | 317 | 117 | 285 | 336 | 141 | 424 | 295 | 443 | 2679 | 5453 |
| Red Tees 65/119 | 335 | 111 | 429 | 279 | 313 | 374 | 273 | 113 | 318 | 2545 | 286 | 302 | 108 | 235 | 309 | 130 | 396 | 277 | 384 | 2427 | 4972 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 2 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
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: Gold Tees (6,778 yards, 73.4/143)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 11 (par 4, 385 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Nicklaus Tees (5,896 yards, 69.5/129)
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+: Red Tees (4,972 yards, 65/119)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 12 (108 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 385 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 193 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 552 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 shortest par 3 at 163 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 475-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
Nearby Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Elk River Club?
Elk River Club has a course rating of 73.4 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Red Tees tees, the rating is 65 with a slope of 119.
How long is Elk River Club?
From the back tees, Elk River Club plays 6,778 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Elk River Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 385-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Elk River Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold Tees tees (6,778 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red Tees tees (4,972 yards).
Is Elk River Club public or private?
Elk River Club is a public golf course in North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Elk River Club?
Nearby courses include Sugar Mountain Golf Course (Sugar Mountain), Mountain Glen Golf Club (Newland), Diamond Creek (Banner Elk), Linville Ridge (Linville).
Is there a yardage book for Elk River Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Elk River 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 Elk River 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.
Get strategy updates for Elk River Club
We'll send you course-specific strategy tips and let you know when new features are available.
Help Improve Elk River Club
Yards Golf Book starts with open-source mapping data from OpenStreetMap, then our community refines each course to production quality.
Elk River Club is live. But it can always be better. Refine fairway edges, add missing bunkers, trace tree lines, and fix anything that looks off.
Map or improve a course and it's yours forever. Free. Plus, each new course mapped earns 30 days of full site access. Map 5 courses and get a full year.
Most courses are partially mapped already. Completing one takes 5-30 minutes depending on available open-source data.
Improve This Course's Mapping