Old Chatham Golf Club Durham, North Carolina
Old Chatham Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Durham, North Carolina, playing 7,247 yards from the Championship Tees tees with a rating of 75.5 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,247 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.5 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 11 |
| Location | Durham, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.8421, -78.9345 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship Tees | 7,247 | 72 | 75.5 | 135 |
| Black Tees | 7,022 | 72 | 74.3 | 133 |
| Black/Green Hybrid | 6,817 | 72 | 73 | 132 |
| Green Tees | 6,526 | 72 | 71.5 | 129 |
| Green/Hogan Hybrid | 6,371 | 72 | 70.6 | 128 |
| Hogan Tees | 6,148 | 72 | 75.4 | 133 |
| Orange Tees | 5,765 | 72 | 73.5 | 129 |
| Gold Tees | 5,274 | 72 | 70.2 | 124 |
| Hogan Tees | 6,148 | 72 | 75.4 | 133 |
| Orange Tees | 5,765 | 72 | 73.5 | 129 |
| Gold Tees | 5,274 | 72 | 70.2 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship Tees 75.5/135 | 577 | 178 | 365 | 447 | 424 | 560 | 219 | 406 | 400 | 3576 | 365 | 622 | 238 | 455 | 510 | 442 | 362 | 214 | 463 | 3671 | 7247 |
| Black Tees 74.3/133 | 577 | 161 | 353 | 431 | 410 | 544 | 205 | 389 | 384 | 3454 | 365 | 610 | 214 | 449 | 495 | 425 | 362 | 199 | 449 | 3568 | 7022 |
| Black/Green Hybrid 73/132 | 577 | 161 | 353 | 431 | 392 | 544 | 173 | 351 | 384 | 3366 | 365 | 610 | 190 | 449 | 477 | 396 | 362 | 199 | 403 | 3451 | 6817 |
| Green Tees 71.5/129 | 527 | 151 | 338 | 390 | 392 | 523 | 173 | 351 | 362 | 3207 | 333 | 576 | 190 | 414 | 477 | 396 | 348 | 182 | 403 | 3319 | 6526 |
| Green/Hogan Hybrid 70.6/128 | 527 | 133 | 338 | 390 | 357 | 523 | 173 | 331 | 362 | 3134 | 333 | 576 | 163 | 414 | 477 | 380 | 348 | 182 | 364 | 3237 | 6371 |
| Hogan Tees 75.4/133 | 501 | 133 | 338 | 390 | 357 | 481 | 157 | 331 | 340 | 3028 | 333 | 544 | 163 | 363 | 462 | 380 | 348 | 163 | 364 | 3120 | 6148 |
| Orange Tees 73.5/129 | 439 | 132 | 315 | 344 | 357 | 446 | 157 | 312 | 276 | 2778 | 313 | 471 | 163 | 359 | 462 | 380 | 330 | 145 | 364 | 2987 | 5765 |
| Gold Tees 70.2/124 | 439 | 115 | 274 | 344 | 325 | 446 | 103 | 279 | 225 | 2550 | 260 | 471 | 140 | 327 | 419 | 340 | 312 | 120 | 335 | 2724 | 5274 |
| Hogan Tees 75.4/133 | 501 | 133 | 338 | 390 | 357 | 481 | 157 | 331 | 340 | 3028 | 333 | 544 | 163 | 363 | 462 | 380 | 348 | 163 | 364 | 3120 | 6148 |
| Orange Tees 73.5/129 | 439 | 132 | 315 | 344 | 357 | 446 | 157 | 312 | 276 | 2778 | 313 | 471 | 163 | 359 | 462 | 380 | 330 | 145 | 364 | 2987 | 5765 |
| Gold Tees 70.2/124 | 439 | 115 | 274 | 344 | 325 | 446 | 103 | 279 | 225 | 2550 | 260 | 471 | 140 | 327 | 419 | 340 | 312 | 120 | 335 | 2724 | 5274 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 |
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: Championship Tees (7,247 yards, 75.5/135)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 6 (par 5, 560 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Green/Hogan Hybrid (6,371 yards, 70.6/128)
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+: Gold Tees (5,274 yards, 70.2/124)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 2 (115 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 560 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 214 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 622 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 178 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #3 handicap hole. A 447-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Old Chatham Golf Club?
Old Chatham Golf Club has a course rating of 75.5 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Gold Tees tees, the rating is 70.2 with a slope of 124.
How long is Old Chatham Golf Club?
From the back tees, Old Chatham Golf Club plays 7,247 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Old Chatham Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 560-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Old Chatham Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Championship Tees tees (7,247 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold Tees tees (5,274 yards).
Is Old Chatham Golf Club public or private?
Old Chatham Golf Club is a public golf course in Durham, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Old Chatham Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Prestonwood Country Club (Cary), Finley Golf Course, Hope Valley Country Club, Lakeshore Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Old Chatham Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Old Chatham Golf 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 Old Chatham Golf 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.
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