Grandfather Golf & Country Club Linville, North Carolina
Grandfather Golf & Country Club is a par-104 private course in Linville, North Carolina, playing 7,021 yards from the Black Tees tees with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 148.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 104 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,021 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 148 |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Location | Linville, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.1009, -81.8489 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tees | 7,021 | 72 | 74.2 | 148 |
| Gold Tees | 6,639 | 72 | 72.7 | 144 |
| Gold / White Hybrid | 6,410 | 72 | 71.5 | 143 |
| White Tees | 6,219 | 72 | 76.9 | 148 |
| White / Blue Hybrid | 5,974 | 72 | 75.5 | 144 |
| Blue Tees | 5,725 | 72 | 74.2 | 139 |
| Blue / Green Hybrid | 5,532 | 72 | 72.9 | 137 |
| Green Tees | 5,252 | 72 | 71.6 | 134 |
| Green / Red Hybrid | 5,002 | 72 | 70.2 | 128 |
| Red Tees | 4,771 | 72 | 68.8 | 123 |
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 74.2/148 | 529 | 390 | 404 | 454 | 203 | 567 | 427 | 368 | 208 | 3550 | 395 | 499 | 176 | 422 | 155 | 388 | 435 | 585 | 416 | 3471 | 7021 |
| Gold Tees 72.7/144 | 497 | 381 | 376 | 431 | 198 | 532 | 380 | 348 | 198 | 3341 | 375 | 489 | 156 | 409 | 147 | 359 | 401 | 561 | 401 | 3298 | 6639 |
| Gold / White Hybrid 71.5/143 | 460 | 381 | 376 | 396 | 174 | 532 | 366 | 348 | 198 | 3231 | 364 | 450 | 156 | 373 | 138 | 359 | 401 | 561 | 377 | 3179 | 6410 |
| White Tees 76.9/148 | 460 | 362 | 332 | 396 | 174 | 523 | 366 | 327 | 181 | 3121 | 364 | 450 | 144 | 373 | 138 | 347 | 369 | 536 | 377 | 3098 | 6219 |
| White / Blue Hybrid 75.5/144 | 451 | 362 | 332 | 335 | 165 | 523 | 334 | 327 | 181 | 3010 | 336 | 428 | 144 | 321 | 135 | 347 | 369 | 536 | 348 | 2964 | 5974 |
| Blue Tees 74.2/139 | 451 | 344 | 318 | 335 | 165 | 492 | 334 | 298 | 146 | 2883 | 336 | 428 | 121 | 321 | 135 | 329 | 314 | 510 | 348 | 2842 | 5725 |
| Blue / Green Hybrid 72.9/137 | 435 | 344 | 318 | 308 | 133 | 492 | 282 | 298 | 146 | 2756 | 326 | 409 | 121 | 315 | 131 | 329 | 314 | 510 | 321 | 2776 | 5532 |
| Green Tees 71.6/134 | 435 | 293 | 276 | 308 | 133 | 440 | 282 | 281 | 115 | 2563 | 326 | 409 | 113 | 315 | 131 | 309 | 291 | 474 | 321 | 2689 | 5252 |
| Green / Red Hybrid 70.2/128 | 375 | 293 | 276 | 308 | 133 | 421 | 282 | 257 | 115 | 2460 | 242 | 409 | 113 | 315 | 99 | 309 | 291 | 474 | 290 | 2542 | 5002 |
| Red Tees 68.8/123 | 375 | 289 | 274 | 299 | 108 | 421 | 276 | 257 | 101 | 2400 | 242 | 401 | 81 | 261 | 99 | 257 | 287 | 453 | 290 | 2371 | 4771 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black Tees (7,021 yards, 74.2/148)
Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White / Blue Hybrid (5,974 yards, 75.5/144)
1,047 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red Tees (4,771 yards, 68.8/123)
2,250 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.2 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 585 yards. 18 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Grandfather Golf & Country Club?
Grandfather Golf & Country Club has a course rating of 74.2 and slope of 148 from the back tees. From the Red Tees tees, the rating is 68.8 with a slope of 123.
How long is Grandfather Golf & Country Club?
From the back tees, Grandfather Golf & Country Club plays 7,021 yards. The course is par 104 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Grandfather Golf & Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 454-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Grandfather Golf & Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black Tees tees (7,021 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red Tees tees (4,771 yards).
Is Grandfather Golf & Country Club public or private?
Grandfather Golf & Country Club is a private golf course in Linville, North Carolina. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Grandfather Golf & Country Club?
Nearby courses include Linville Ridge (Linville), Sugar Mountain Golf Course (Sugar Mountain), Linville Golf Club, Linville Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Grandfather Golf & Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Grandfather Golf & Country 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 Grandfather Golf & Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Grandfather Golf & Country 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 Grandfather Golf & Country 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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