Palmetto Golf Club Aiken, South Carolina
Palmetto Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Aiken, South Carolina, playing 6,695 yards from the Tournament tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,695 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Aiken, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.5408, -81.7283 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament | 6,695 | 71 | 73.7 | 143 |
| Red | 6,413 | 71 | 72.2 | 137 |
| Red & White | 6,265 | 71 | 71.5 | 134 |
| White | 6,098 | 71 | 75.8 | 134 |
| White & Gold | 5,858 | 71 | 69.7 | 126 |
| Gold | 5,453 | 71 | 72.2 | 126 |
| Blue | 5,098 | 71 | 70.1 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament 73.7/143 | 389 | 368 | 455 | 388 | 458 | 464 | 180 | 441 | 199 | 3342 | 518 | 170 | 448 | 423 | 550 | 338 | 212 | 388 | 306 | 3353 | 6695 |
| Red 72.2/137 | 389 | 330 | 410 | 388 | 439 | 464 | 163 | 441 | 178 | 3202 | 482 | 170 | 382 | 423 | 550 | 298 | 212 | 388 | 306 | 3211 | 6413 |
| Red & White 71.5/134 | 347 | 330 | 410 | 388 | 413 | 464 | 163 | 399 | 178 | 3092 | 482 | 170 | 382 | 385 | 550 | 298 | 212 | 388 | 306 | 3173 | 6265 |
| White 75.8/134 | 347 | 330 | 410 | 388 | 413 | 437 | 139 | 399 | 162 | 3025 | 464 | 149 | 365 | 385 | 550 | 254 | 212 | 388 | 306 | 3073 | 6098 |
| White & Gold 69.7/126 | 347 | 330 | 375 | 388 | 343 | 437 | 139 | 374 | 139 | 2872 | 464 | 149 | 365 | 331 | 550 | 254 | 179 | 388 | 306 | 2986 | 5858 |
| Gold 72.2/126 | 347 | 330 | 375 | 326 | 343 | 437 | 105 | 374 | 139 | 2776 | 409 | 131 | 331 | 331 | 464 | 233 | 179 | 327 | 272 | 2677 | 5453 |
| Blue 70.1/121 | 345 | 232 | 374 | 322 | 343 | 353 | 103 | 333 | 133 | 2538 | 403 | 135 | 273 | 327 | 461 | 235 | 175 | 325 | 226 | 2560 | 5098 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Tournament (6,695 yards, 73.7/143)
Course rating 2.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White & Gold (5,858 yards, 69.7/126)
837 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Blue (5,098 yards, 70.1/121)
1,597 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.9 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 550 yards. 32 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
Tournaments at Palmetto Golf Club
Playing an event at Palmetto Golf Club? The field that shows up with a plan has the edge. Run the strategy engine on this course for your handicap and your bag, and walk to the first tee already knowing every number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Palmetto Golf Club?
Palmetto Golf Club has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Blue tees, the rating is 70.1 with a slope of 121.
How long is Palmetto Golf Club?
From the back tees, Palmetto Golf Club plays 6,695 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Palmetto Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 455-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Palmetto Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Tournament tees (6,695 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Blue tees (5,098 yards).
Is Palmetto Golf Club public or private?
Palmetto Golf Club is a public golf course in Aiken, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Palmetto Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Aiken Golf Club (Aiken), Houndslake Country Club (Aiken), Wysteria Woodside Plantation Country, Plantation Woodside Plantation Count.
Is there a yardage book for Palmetto Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Palmetto 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 Palmetto Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Palmetto 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.
What tournaments are played at Palmetto Golf Club?
Palmetto Golf Club hosts the Palmetto Amateur (annually). Playing an event here? Build your game plan before you arrive: the Yards strategy engine runs shot dispersion and strokes gained for your handicap on every hole.
Does Palmetto 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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