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 | 4 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Blue Tees (6,624 yards, 71.3/123)
Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow Tees (5,584 yards, 71.6/122)
1,040 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red Tees (4,842 yards, 67.1/111)
1,782 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 156 yards. 107 from the Red Tees tees.
Stroke index 2.
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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.
How do you play The Links at Cotton Valley?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Links at Cotton Valley 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 Links at Cotton Valley 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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