Royster Memorial Golf Course Shelby, North Carolina
Royster Memorial Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Shelby, North Carolina, playing 5,598 yards from the Yellow Tees tees with a rating of 68 and slope of 122.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,598 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 68 / 122 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Shelby, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.2988, -81.5589 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Tees | 5,598 | 72 | 68 | 122 |
| White to Yellow Tees | 5,503 | 72 | 67.5 | 120 |
| White Tees | 5,408 | 72 | 67 | 118 |
| Green to White | 5,125 | 72 | 65.7 | 110 |
| Green Tees | 4,842 | 72 | 69.4 | 118 |
| Red to Green Tees | 4,658 | 72 | 68.3 | 115 |
| Red Tees | 4,474 | 72 | 67.2 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Tees 68/122 | 363 | 197 | 309 | 460 | 330 | 169 | 437 | 281 | 253 | 2799 | 363 | 197 | 309 | 460 | 330 | 169 | 437 | 281 | 253 | 2799 | 5598 |
| White to Yellow Tees 67.5/120 | 343 | 191 | 296 | 450 | 320 | 157 | 428 | 274 | 245 | 2704 | 363 | 197 | 309 | 460 | 330 | 169 | 437 | 281 | 253 | 2799 | 5503 |
| White Tees 67/118 | 343 | 191 | 296 | 450 | 320 | 157 | 428 | 274 | 245 | 2704 | 343 | 191 | 296 | 450 | 320 | 157 | 428 | 274 | 245 | 2704 | 5408 |
| Green to White 65.7/110 | 324 | 178 | 290 | 383 | 227 | 147 | 370 | 265 | 237 | 2421 | 343 | 191 | 296 | 450 | 320 | 157 | 428 | 274 | 245 | 2704 | 5125 |
| Green Tees 69.4/118 | 324 | 178 | 290 | 383 | 227 | 147 | 370 | 265 | 237 | 2421 | 324 | 178 | 290 | 383 | 227 | 147 | 370 | 265 | 237 | 2421 | 4842 |
| Red to Green Tees 68.3/115 | 272 | 173 | 284 | 375 | 220 | 132 | 360 | 186 | 235 | 2237 | 324 | 178 | 290 | 383 | 227 | 147 | 370 | 265 | 237 | 2421 | 4658 |
| Red Tees 67.2/112 | 272 | 173 | 284 | 375 | 220 | 132 | 360 | 186 | 235 | 2237 | 272 | 173 | 284 | 375 | 220 | 132 | 360 | 186 | 235 | 2237 | 4474 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Yellow Tees (5,598 yards, 68/122)
Course rating 4.0 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Green to White (5,125 yards, 65.7/110)
473 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red Tees (4,474 yards, 67.2/112)
1,124 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 460 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 169 yards. 132 from the Red Tees tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Royster Memorial Golf Course?
Royster Memorial Golf Course has a course rating of 68 and slope of 122 from the back tees. From the Red Tees tees, the rating is 67.2 with a slope of 112.
How long is Royster Memorial Golf Course?
From the back tees, Royster Memorial Golf Course plays 5,598 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Royster Memorial Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 197-yard par 3 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Royster Memorial Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Yellow Tees tees (5,598 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red Tees tees (4,474 yards).
Is Royster Memorial Golf Course public or private?
Royster Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course in Shelby, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Royster Memorial Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Royster Memorial Golf Course, Cleveland Country Club (Shelby), Riverbend YMCA Golf Club (Shelby), Challenger 3 Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Royster Memorial Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Royster Memorial Golf Course 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 Royster Memorial Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Royster Memorial Golf Course 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 Royster Memorial Golf Course 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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