The Challenge Golf Club Graham, North Carolina
The Challenge Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Graham, North Carolina, playing 6,828 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,828 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Graham, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.0778, -79.3646 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,828 | 72 | 73 | 138 |
| Blue | 6,401 | 72 | 71 | 133 |
| Green | 6,095 | 72 | 69.7 | 131 |
| White | 5,755 | 72 | 68.3 | 126 |
| Black | 5,088 | 72 | 65.8 | 117 |
| Red | 4,771 | 72 | 63.4 | 112 |
| Junior | 4,684 | 72 | 65.4 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73/138 | 388 | 539 | 433 | 127 | 448 | 391 | 512 | 180 | 325 | 3343 | 354 | 410 | 517 | 375 | 432 | 160 | 459 | 211 | 567 | 3485 | 6828 |
| Blue 71/133 | 379 | 522 | 409 | 115 | 419 | 352 | 473 | 175 | 317 | 3161 | 323 | 382 | 499 | 351 | 402 | 147 | 419 | 193 | 524 | 3240 | 6401 |
| Green 69.7/131 | 379 | 522 | 356 | 115 | 364 | 352 | 473 | 158 | 317 | 3036 | 323 | 347 | 499 | 351 | 364 | 147 | 333 | 171 | 524 | 3059 | 6095 |
| White 68.3/126 | 350 | 475 | 356 | 108 | 364 | 341 | 438 | 158 | 274 | 2864 | 275 | 347 | 477 | 302 | 364 | 132 | 333 | 171 | 490 | 2891 | 5755 |
| Black 65.8/117 | 296 | 408 | 349 | 102 | 358 | 305 | 430 | 114 | 250 | 2612 | 217 | 280 | 389 | 256 | 308 | 127 | 326 | 133 | 440 | 2476 | 5088 |
| Red 63.4/112 | 294 | 403 | 289 | 98 | 313 | 299 | 339 | 108 | 248 | 2391 | 213 | 274 | 383 | 251 | 300 | 120 | 273 | 129 | 437 | 2380 | 4771 |
| Junior 65.4/112 | 288 | 399 | 287 | 95 | 311 | 299 | 344 | 106 | 244 | 2373 | 208 | 270 | 376 | 252 | 293 | 117 | 272 | 126 | 397 | 2311 | 4684 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,828 yards, 73/138)
Course rating 1.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,755 yards, 68.3/126)
1,073 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Junior (4,684 yards, 65.4/112)
2,144 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 567 yards. 28 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 127 yards. 95 from the Junior tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Challenge Golf Club?
The Challenge Golf Club has a course rating of 73 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Junior tees, the rating is 65.4 with a slope of 112.
How long is The Challenge Golf Club?
From the back tees, The Challenge Golf Club plays 6,828 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Challenge Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 448-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Challenge Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,828 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Junior tees (4,684 yards).
Is The Challenge Golf Club public or private?
The Challenge Golf Club is a public golf course in Graham, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Challenge Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Randy's Golf Center and Range, Quarry Hills Country Club, Shamrock Golf Club, Southwick Golf Course (Graham).
Is there a yardage book for The Challenge Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Challenge 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.
How do you play The Challenge Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Challenge Golf Club 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 The Challenge Golf Club 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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