Hound Ears Club North Carolina
Hound Ears Club is a par-104 public course in North Carolina, playing 6,128 yards from the I Tees tees with a rating of 70.1 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 104 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,128 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.1 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.1739, -81.7415 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Tees | 6,128 | 5,603 | 72 | 70.1 | 133 |
| II Tees | 5,834 | 5,335 | 72 | 68.7 | 130 |
| III Tees | 5,410 | 4,947 | 72 | 67.1 | 120 |
| IV Tees | 4,860 | 4,444 | 72 | 65.1 | 112 |
| V Tees | 4,602 | 4,208 | 72 | 64.3 | 110 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Tees 70.1/133 | 324 | 374 | 412 | 468 | 125 | 491 | 163 | 355 | 347 | 3059 | 371 | 385 | 496 | 156 | 343 | 103 | 487 | 326 | 402 | 3069 | 6128 |
| II Tees 68.7/130 | 322 | 356 | 391 | 451 | 118 | 475 | 146 | 354 | 333 | 2946 | 350 | 339 | 468 | 143 | 339 | 103 | 468 | 308 | 370 | 2888 | 5834 |
| III Tees 67.1/120 | 309 | 335 | 356 | 438 | 112 | 435 | 107 | 340 | 310 | 2742 | 336 | 313 | 424 | 128 | 291 | 96 | 449 | 284 | 347 | 2668 | 5410 |
| IV Tees 65.1/112 | 262 | 297 | 339 | 379 | 91 | 398 | 101 | 298 | 265 | 2430 | 292 | 291 | 377 | 120 | 261 | 90 | 414 | 280 | 305 | 2430 | 4860 |
| V Tees 64.3/110 | 254 | 291 | 332 | 374 | 86 | 394 | 81 | 285 | 260 | 2357 | 239 | 287 | 357 | 110 | 261 | 85 | 391 | 234 | 281 | 2245 | 4602 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: I Tees (6,128 yards, 70.1/133)
Course rating 1.9 below par.
Handicap 10-20: III Tees (5,410 yards, 67.1/120)
718 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: V Tees (4,602 yards, 64.3/110)
1,526 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 496 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Hound Ears Club?
Hound Ears Club has a course rating of 70.1 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the V Tees tees, the rating is 64.3 with a slope of 110.
How long is Hound Ears Club?
From the back tees, Hound Ears Club plays 6,128 yards. The course is par 104 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Hound Ears Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 468-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Hound Ears Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the I Tees tees (6,128 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the V Tees tees (4,602 yards).
Is Hound Ears Club public or private?
Hound Ears Club is a public golf course in North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Hound Ears Club?
Nearby courses include Blowing Rock Country Club, Diamond Creek (Banner Elk), Boone Golf Club (Boone), Sugar Mountain Golf Course (Sugar Mountain).
Is there a yardage book for Hound Ears Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Hound Ears 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 Hound Ears Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Hound Ears 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 Hound Ears 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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