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 | 8 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
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: Blue Tees (6,837 yards, 72.8/131)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 9 (par 5, 573 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Gold Tees (5,728 yards, 74.2/133)
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+: Green Tees (4,428 yards, 66.5/118)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 12 (97 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 573 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 158 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 475-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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 The Woods Golf Club (Whispering Pines), Carolina Lakes Golf Club (Sanford), Pine Needles (Southern Pines), Mid Pines (Southern Pines).
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.
Does Palmer 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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