The Links at Cotton Valley Tarboro, North Carolina
The Links at Cotton Valley is a par-72 public course in Tarboro, North Carolina, playing 6,624 yards from the Blue Tees tees with a rating of 71.3 and slope of 123.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,624 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.3 / 123 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Tarboro, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.8702, -77.5458 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tees | 6,624 | 72 | 71.3 | 123 |
| White Tees | 6,103 | 72 | 74.4 | 131 |
| Yellow Tees | 5,584 | 72 | 71.6 | 122 |
| Red Tees | 4,842 | 72 | 67.1 | 111 |
| White Tees | 6,103 | 72 | 74.4 | 131 |
| Yellow Tees | 5,584 | 72 | 71.6 | 122 |
| Red Tees | 4,842 | 72 | 67.1 | 111 |
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 71.3/123 | 448 | 361 | 164 | 449 | 565 | 173 | 320 | 383 | 418 | 3281 | 359 | 317 | 156 | 510 | 570 | 181 | 449 | 619 | 182 | 3343 | 6624 |
| White Tees 74.4/131 | 414 | 351 | 152 | 435 | 536 | 155 | 294 | 364 | 380 | 3081 | 340 | 302 | 138 | 492 | 499 | 156 | 393 | 538 | 164 | 3022 | 6103 |
| Yellow Tees 71.6/122 | 356 | 335 | 124 | 399 | 509 | 143 | 276 | 316 | 354 | 2812 | 316 | 290 | 122 | 447 | 485 | 128 | 337 | 500 | 147 | 2772 | 5584 |
| Red Tees 67.1/111 | 301 | 302 | 100 | 369 | 453 | 101 | 258 | 280 | 292 | 2456 | 247 | 276 | 107 | 385 | 404 | 117 | 310 | 435 | 105 | 2386 | 4842 |
| White Tees 74.4/131 | 414 | 351 | 152 | 435 | 536 | 155 | 294 | 364 | 380 | 3081 | 340 | 302 | 138 | 492 | 499 | 156 | 393 | 538 | 164 | 3022 | 6103 |
| Yellow Tees 71.6/122 | 356 | 335 | 124 | 399 | 509 | 143 | 276 | 316 | 354 | 2812 | 316 | 290 | 122 | 447 | 485 | 128 | 337 | 500 | 147 | 2772 | 5584 |
| Red Tees 67.1/111 | 301 | 302 | 100 | 369 | 453 | 101 | 258 | 280 | 292 | 2456 | 247 | 276 | 107 | 385 | 404 | 117 | 310 | 435 | 105 | 2386 | 4842 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
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 (6,624 yards, 71.3/123)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 5 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 17 (par 5, 619 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow Tees (5,584 yards, 71.6/122)
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 (4,842 yards, 67.1/111)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 12 (107 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 619 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 164 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The shortest par 3 at 156 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. At 565 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Links at Cotton Valley?
The Links at Cotton Valley has a course rating of 71.3 and slope of 123 from the back tees. From the Red Tees tees, the rating is 67.1 with a slope of 111.
How long is The Links at Cotton Valley?
From the back tees, The Links at Cotton Valley plays 6,624 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Links at Cotton Valley?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 17, a 619-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Links at Cotton Valley?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue Tees tees (6,624 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red Tees tees (4,842 yards).
Is The Links at Cotton Valley public or private?
The Links at Cotton Valley is a public golf course in Tarboro, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Links at Cotton Valley?
Nearby courses include Maccripine Country Club (Pinetops), Northgreen Country Club Golf Course, Robersonville Country Club, Ironwood Golf & Country Club (Greenville).
Is there a yardage book for The Links at Cotton Valley?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Links at Cotton Valley 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 The Links at Cotton Valley 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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