Tobacco Road Golf Club Sanford, North Carolina
Tobacco Road Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Sanford, North Carolina, playing 6,557 yards from the Ripper Tees tees with a rating of 72.5 and slope of 145.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,557 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.5 / 145 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Sanford, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.3986, -79.2139 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripper Tees | 6,557 | 71 | 72.5 | 145 |
| Disc Tees | 6,317 | 71 | 71.3 | 143 |
| Disc/Plow Hybrid | 6,040 | 71 | 70 | 136 |
| Plow Tees | 5,886 | 71 | 75.7 | 145 |
| Points Tees | 5,302 | 71 | 71.7 | 136 |
| Cultivator Tees | 4,296 | 71 | 67 | 118 |
| Plow Tees | 5,886 | 71 | 75.7 | 145 |
| Points Tees | 5,302 | 71 | 71.7 | 136 |
| Cultivator Tees | 4,296 | 71 | 67 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripper Tees 72.5/145 | 558 | 392 | 152 | 535 | 333 | 148 | 411 | 178 | 427 | 3134 | 441 | 531 | 419 | 573 | 194 | 365 | 326 | 142 | 432 | 3423 | 6557 |
| Disc Tees 71.3/143 | 547 | 377 | 147 | 507 | 322 | 143 | 401 | 173 | 415 | 3032 | 421 | 511 | 412 | 536 | 178 | 358 | 321 | 134 | 414 | 3285 | 6317 |
| Disc/Plow Hybrid 70/136 | 521 | 344 | 147 | 507 | 322 | 143 | 383 | 173 | 394 | 2934 | 398 | 511 | 380 | 497 | 178 | 358 | 281 | 134 | 369 | 3106 | 6040 |
| Plow Tees 75.7/145 | 521 | 344 | 125 | 478 | 315 | 133 | 383 | 152 | 394 | 2845 | 398 | 486 | 380 | 497 | 152 | 351 | 281 | 127 | 369 | 3041 | 5886 |
| Points Tees 71.7/136 | 478 | 301 | 112 | 466 | 309 | 107 | 353 | 142 | 364 | 2632 | 365 | 361 | 347 | 455 | 111 | 311 | 266 | 102 | 352 | 2670 | 5302 |
| Cultivator Tees 67/118 | 315 | 280 | 91 | 368 | 297 | 107 | 248 | 132 | 269 | 2107 | 242 | 290 | 291 | 429 | 96 | 267 | 248 | 84 | 242 | 2189 | 4296 |
| Plow Tees 75.7/145 | 521 | 344 | 125 | 478 | 315 | 133 | 383 | 152 | 394 | 2845 | 398 | 486 | 380 | 497 | 152 | 351 | 281 | 127 | 369 | 3041 | 5886 |
| Points Tees 71.7/136 | 478 | 301 | 112 | 466 | 309 | 107 | 353 | 142 | 364 | 2632 | 365 | 361 | 347 | 455 | 111 | 311 | 266 | 102 | 352 | 2670 | 5302 |
| Cultivator Tees 67/118 | 315 | 280 | 91 | 368 | 297 | 107 | 248 | 132 | 269 | 2107 | 242 | 290 | 291 | 429 | 96 | 267 | 248 | 84 | 242 | 2189 | 4296 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 4 |
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: Ripper Tees (6,557 yards, 72.5/145)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 9 (par 4, 427 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Points Tees (5,302 yards, 71.7/136)
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+: Cultivator Tees (4,296 yards, 67/118)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 17 (84 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 427 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 142 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 573 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 #3 handicap hole. At 558 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 Tobacco Road Golf Club?
Tobacco Road Golf Club has a course rating of 72.5 and slope of 145 from the back tees. From the Cultivator Tees tees, the rating is 67 with a slope of 118.
How long is Tobacco Road Golf Club?
From the back tees, Tobacco Road Golf Club plays 6,557 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Tobacco Road Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 427-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Tobacco Road Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Ripper Tees tees (6,557 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Cultivator Tees tees (4,296 yards).
Is Tobacco Road Golf Club public or private?
Tobacco Road Golf Club is a public golf course in Sanford, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Tobacco Road Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Quail Ridge Golf Club (Sanford), Palmer, Carolina Lakes Golf Club (Sanford), The Woods Golf Club (Whispering Pines).
Is there a yardage book for Tobacco Road Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Tobacco Road 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.
Does Tobacco Road Golf Club 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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