Palmer North Carolina
Palmer is a par-72 public course in North Carolina, playing 6,837 yards from the Blue Tees tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,837 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.2297, -79.2073 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tees | 6,837 | 72 | 72.8 | 131 |
| White Tees | 6,289 | 73 | 77.3 | 140 |
| Gold Tees | 5,728 | 73 | 74.2 | 133 |
| Red Tees | 5,075 | 72 | 70.5 | 125 |
| Green Tees | 4,428 | 72 | 66.5 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tees 72.8/131 | 389 | 161 | 359 | 362 | 412 | 185 | 534 | 389 | 573 | 3364 | 475 | 398 | 158 | 364 | 558 | 384 | 176 | 394 | 566 | 3473 | 6837 |
| White Tees 77.3/140 | 358 | 153 | 317 | 333 | 377 | 138 | 508 | 353 | 540 | 3077 | 445 | 370 | 145 | 342 | 500 | 351 | 169 | 388 | 502 | 3212 | 6289 |
| Gold Tees 74.2/133 | 334 | 141 | 291 | 275 | 341 | 125 | 476 | 322 | 512 | 2817 | 427 | 342 | 125 | 324 | 453 | 300 | 141 | 352 | 447 | 2911 | 5728 |
| Red Tees 70.5/125 | 292 | 123 | 284 | 248 | 303 | 106 | 396 | 268 | 465 | 2485 | 361 | 280 | 106 | 295 | 416 | 253 | 136 | 327 | 416 | 2590 | 5075 |
| Green Tees 66.5/118 | 256 | 114 | 239 | 239 | 276 | 98 | 373 | 258 | 339 | 2192 | 294 | 268 | 97 | 274 | 344 | 250 | 130 | 252 | 327 | 2236 | 4428 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue Tees (6,837 yards, 72.8/131)
Course rating 0.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold Tees (5,728 yards, 74.2/133)
1,109 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green Tees (4,428 yards, 66.5/118)
2,409 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Palmer?
Palmer has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Green Tees tees, the rating is 66.5 with a slope of 118.
How long is Palmer?
From the back tees, Palmer plays 6,837 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Palmer?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 573-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Palmer?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue Tees tees (6,837 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green Tees tees (4,428 yards).
Is Palmer public or private?
Palmer is a public golf course in North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Palmer?
Nearby courses include Maples, The Woods Golf Club (Whispering Pines), Carolina Lakes Golf Club (Sanford), The Pines Course.
Is there a yardage book for Palmer?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Palmer 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 Palmer?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Palmer 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 Palmer 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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