Linville Ridge Linville, North Carolina
Linville Ridge is a par-72 public course in Linville, North Carolina, playing 6,913 yards from the I Tees tees with a rating of 74 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,913 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 14 |
| Location | Linville, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.1092, -81.8614 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Tees | 6,913 | 72 | 74 | 143 |
| II Tees | 6,520 | 72 | 72.5 | 139 |
| III Tees | 6,108 | 72 | 70.5 | 136 |
| III/IV Tees | 5,805 | 72 | 68.8 | 133 |
| IV Tees | 5,472 | 72 | 72 | 132 |
| V Tees | 4,800 | 72 | 68.5 | 129 |
| VI Tees | 4,518 | 72 | 67.2 | 121 |
| Family Tee I | 4,128 | 72 | 65 | 116 |
| Family Tee II | 3,180 | 70 | 59.8 | 107 |
| IV Tees | 5,472 | 72 | 72 | 132 |
| V Tees | 4,800 | 72 | 68.5 | 129 |
| VI Tees | 4,518 | 72 | 67.2 | 121 |
| Family Tee I | 4,128 | 72 | 65 | 116 |
| Family Tee II | 3,180 | 70 | 59.8 | 107 |
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 74/143 | 575 | 371 | 207 | 420 | 408 | 232 | 289 | 454 | 505 | 3461 | 401 | 417 | 421 | 510 | 181 | 367 | 219 | 497 | 439 | 3452 | 6913 |
| II Tees 72.5/139 | 553 | 365 | 182 | 387 | 395 | 206 | 241 | 389 | 486 | 3204 | 381 | 414 | 399 | 506 | 174 | 353 | 198 | 481 | 410 | 3316 | 6520 |
| III Tees 70.5/136 | 529 | 347 | 164 | 353 | 351 | 191 | 216 | 365 | 464 | 2980 | 366 | 390 | 380 | 476 | 151 | 343 | 186 | 459 | 377 | 3128 | 6108 |
| III/IV Tees 68.8/133 | 529 | 347 | 164 | 325 | 306 | 170 | 216 | 315 | 464 | 2836 | 309 | 390 | 306 | 476 | 151 | 343 | 186 | 459 | 349 | 2969 | 5805 |
| IV Tees 72/132 | 508 | 331 | 141 | 325 | 306 | 170 | 195 | 315 | 427 | 2718 | 309 | 347 | 306 | 442 | 129 | 303 | 175 | 394 | 349 | 2754 | 5472 |
| V Tees 68.5/129 | 450 | 312 | 117 | 289 | 241 | 135 | 189 | 231 | 380 | 2344 | 265 | 320 | 288 | 382 | 115 | 267 | 150 | 354 | 315 | 2456 | 4800 |
| VI Tees 67.2/121 | 412 | 275 | 117 | 289 | 241 | 92 | 154 | 231 | 348 | 2159 | 265 | 290 | 264 | 364 | 115 | 267 | 150 | 354 | 290 | 2359 | 4518 |
| Family Tee I 65/116 | 375 | 240 | 85 | 242 | 241 | 92 | 189 | 200 | 308 | 1972 | 265 | 238 | 213 | 364 | 115 | 267 | 100 | 354 | 240 | 2156 | 4128 |
| Family Tee II 59.8/107 | 295 | 210 | 52 | 200 | 170 | 75 | 154 | 156 | 230 | 1542 | 206 | 216 | 160 | 271 | 80 | 170 | 83 | 252 | 200 | 1638 | 3180 |
| IV Tees 72/132 | 508 | 331 | 141 | 325 | 306 | 170 | 195 | 315 | 427 | 2718 | 309 | 347 | 306 | 442 | 129 | 303 | 175 | 394 | 349 | 2754 | 5472 |
| V Tees 68.5/129 | 450 | 312 | 117 | 289 | 241 | 135 | 189 | 231 | 380 | 2344 | 265 | 320 | 288 | 382 | 115 | 267 | 150 | 354 | 315 | 2456 | 4800 |
| VI Tees 67.2/121 | 412 | 275 | 117 | 289 | 241 | 92 | 154 | 231 | 348 | 2159 | 265 | 290 | 264 | 364 | 115 | 267 | 150 | 354 | 290 | 2359 | 4518 |
| Family Tee I 65/116 | 375 | 240 | 85 | 242 | 241 | 92 | 189 | 200 | 308 | 1972 | 265 | 238 | 213 | 364 | 115 | 267 | 100 | 354 | 240 | 2156 | 4128 |
| Family Tee II 59.8/107 | 295 | 210 | 52 | 200 | 170 | 75 | 154 | 156 | 230 | 1542 | 206 | 216 | 160 | 271 | 80 | 170 | 83 | 252 | 200 | 1638 | 3180 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 |
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: I Tees (6,913 yards, 74/143)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 8 (par 4, 454 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: V Tees (4,800 yards, 68.5/129)
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+: Family Tee II (3,180 yards, 59.8/107)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 14 (80 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 454 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 181 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 575 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 #2 handicap hole. A 421-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Linville Ridge?
Linville Ridge has a course rating of 74 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Family Tee II tees, the rating is 59.8 with a slope of 107.
How long is Linville Ridge?
From the back tees, Linville Ridge plays 6,913 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Linville Ridge?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 454-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Linville Ridge?
For handicaps 0-10, play the I Tees tees (6,913 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Family Tee II tees (3,180 yards).
Is Linville Ridge public or private?
Linville Ridge is a public golf course in Linville, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Linville Ridge?
Nearby courses include Grandfather Golf & Country Club (Linville), Sugar Mountain Golf Course (Sugar Mountain), Diamond Creek (Banner Elk), Linville Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Linville Ridge?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Linville Ridge 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 Linville Ridge 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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