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 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
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: Yellow Tees (5,598 yards, 68/122)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 2 (par 3, 197 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Green to White (5,125 yards, 65.7/110)
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+: Red Tees (4,474 yards, 67.2/112)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 6 (132 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. A demanding par 3 at 197 yards that requires precise club selection.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At only 253 yards, aggressive players may consider going for the green off the tee.
The longest hole on the course at 460 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 169 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A challenging par 3 at 197 yards.
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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), Challenger 3 Golf Course, Deer Brook Golf Club (Shelby).
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.
Does Royster Memorial Golf Course 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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