New River Country Club Sparta, North Carolina
New River Country Club is a par-104 private course in Sparta, North Carolina, playing 5,750 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 68.1 and slope of 120.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 104 (5 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,750 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 68.1 / 120 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Sparta, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.5366, -81.1727 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,750 | 5,258 | 69 | 68.1 | 120 |
| White | 5,440 | 4,974 | 69 | 66.7 | 116 |
| Gold | 4,801 | 4,390 | 69 | 63.9 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 68.1/120 | 306 | 486 | 365 | 169 | 414 | 503 | 338 | 396 | 184 | 3161 | 343 | 155 | 288 | 301 | 436 | 139 | 297 | 447 | 183 | 2589 | 5750 |
| White 66.7/116 | 280 | 481 | 354 | 160 | 397 | 488 | 329 | 368 | 163 | 3020 | 319 | 141 | 270 | 288 | 412 | 123 | 288 | 423 | 156 | 2420 | 5440 |
| Gold 63.9/111 | 256 | 392 | 295 | 151 | 357 | 397 | 320 | 305 | 143 | 2616 | 306 | 127 | 254 | 215 | 371 | 99 | 279 | 411 | 123 | 2185 | 4801 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 69 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,750 yards, 68.1/120)
Course rating 0.9 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,440 yards, 66.7/116)
310 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,801 yards, 63.9/111)
949 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 503 yards. 17 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 139 yards. 99 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of New River Country Club?
New River Country Club has a course rating of 68.1 and slope of 120 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 63.9 with a slope of 111.
How long is New River Country Club?
From the back tees, New River Country Club plays 5,750 yards. The course is par 104 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at New River Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 414-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at New River Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,750 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,801 yards).
Is New River Country Club public or private?
New River Country Club is a private golf course in Sparta, North Carolina. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near New River Country Club?
Nearby courses include High Meadows Golf & Country Club (Roaring Gap), Olde Beau Resort & Golf Club (Roaring Gap), Olde Beau Golf Club, Stone Mountain Golf Club (Traphill).
Is there a yardage book for New River Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for New River 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 New River Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at New River 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 New River 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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