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Front 9
Front 9
Back 9
Slopes & Rating
HOLE
Black
Gold
Blue
White
Green
Red
Purple
PAR
Men's Handicap
Women's Handicap
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
OUT
401
401
374
350
323
278
278
508
508
478
450
401
401
332
189
175
175
153
153
130
130
610
592
568
514
487
429
429
222
185
185
156
156
134
81
363
363
340
340
319
286
286
493
429
385
348
348
256
256
120
120
101
95
95
71
71
539
539
500
464
438
413
312
3445
3312
3106
2870
2720
2398
2175
4
5
3
5
3
4
4
3
5
36
5
1
13
13
15
17
3
7
9
11
7
3
1
9
17
15
11
5
CLOSE
HOLE 1
Following a ten-month renovation, the North Course reopened for play in October, 2016. The open, expanded layout was designed by golf course architect John Fought and offers new routing, improved sightlines and a more traditional feel. The first hole has many of the classic playing elements found throughout the new North Course. Larger, better-positioned, elevated tees accommodate Carmel’s diverse golfing membership. Fairway bunkering on #1, placed to both guide play and tempt the bold player, introduces the classic grass bunker faces found throughout the course. The new green is slightly elevated, with simple, interesting movements built to promote corner hole placements that provide a wide variety to the approach shot. This new opening hole offers width and scale while rewarding precise shot-making.
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
5
Women
1
TEE
401
401
374
350
323
278
278
CLOSE
HOLE 2
The par five second presents a keen challenge with strategically placed bunkering and plenty of obstacles to make this hole interesting. Lengthened by approximately 30 yards, golfers familiar with the old #2 will find a much wider fairway and repositioned cart path (right). The green is quite large, and putting can be fiendish if a player’s approach is positioned incorrectly. Bermuda grass “from tee to green”, the new North Course features 419 Bermuda tees, fairways, and rough, and offers golfers the superior putting experience provided by Champion Dwarf Bermuda greens.
PAR
5
HANDICAP
Men
13
Women
13
TEE
508
508
478
450
401
401
332
CLOSE
HOLE 3
While the third hole remains a par three, the green and tees were reconstructed in new locations, making this hole play much differently. It is now significantly longer, and the bunkering has been angled across the line of play. The green was moved to a position on top of a gentle hill. Contours on the new putting surface create supremely challenging hole locations which require precise shot-making. Course architect John Fought believes he accomplished his goal of giving the course a much more traditional look and feel while also providing great variety for the members with five par three holes and four par five holes.
PAR
3
HANDICAP
Men
15
Women
17
TEE
189
175
175
153
153
130
130
CLOSE
HOLE 4
As the longest par five on the course, the fourth hole has been made more spacious in the tee shot landing zone. The new fairway has a wonderful view of the second shot landing area, while bunkers added right and left create a new playing strategy. The green was moved back and to the left making this hole well over 600 yards from the back tee. The putting surface is elevated and surrounded by a deep foreboding bunker on the left. The area around and behind the new green has been mowed tightly to create wonderful short game options. This hole, with its new playing elements, is one of the most dramatic on the new North Course.
PAR
5
HANDICAP
Men
3
Women
7
TEE
610
592
568
514
487
429
429
CLOSE
HOLE 5
Now the longest par three on the North Course, #5 offers a new back tee constructed behind the drainage swale that bisects the teeing area. The repositioned green allows all players unobstructed opportunities to bounce their approach, while two greenside bunkers have been positioned on both sides of the green to penalize errant shots. This hole has been made much more beautiful with the new green and enhancements made to the water feature. With seven evenly designed tee boxes, the par 71 North Course now plays anywhere from 4,118 to 6,807 yards, reaching all groups of players among Carmel’s diverse golfing membership.
PAR
3
HANDICAP
Men
9
Women
11
TEE
222
185
185
156
156
134
81
CLOSE
HOLE 6
As one of the shortest par fours on the new golf course, the sixth hole has a much improved playing strategy. The old left bunker was replaced with two bunkers left and right. These bunkers narrow the tee shot for those who wish to hit a long drive. However, with more tee locations, all players have the opportunity to reach the crest of the hill in the tee shot landing zone, thus providing a wonderful view of the green. While this hole is relatively short, it has many new improved obstacles that make it very exciting for players of all ability levels.
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
7
Women
3
TEE
363
363
340
340
319
286
286
CLOSE
HOLE 7
While the new seventh hole did not change in location, significant improvements were made to the playing strategy of this hole. All of the tees were rebuilt, with a new back tee added to lengthen the hole. The fairway was moved left closer to the creek bank. A new directional bunker was constructed into the slope on the right, providing additional definition to the tee shot. The greens complex has no bunkers adjacent, but a wide tightly-mown collar encompassing three sides makes for multiple options when an approach misses the green. This is one of the most dramatic long par fours on the new course.
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
1
Women
9
TEE
493
429
385
348
348
256
256
CLOSE
HOLE 8
This jewel of a par three was completely reshaped to include a green moved right and new bunkering, thus providing a spectacular look. Four deep bunkers surround the green and will catch tee shots missed in any direction. The wide, closely-mown area in the left rear of the green complex affords all type of pitch and run shots. During the renovation, modernized infrastructure improvements included extensive sand capping around greens and tee surfaces, providing enhanced drainage and playability. The new green is configured on an angle from left to right, allowing hole locations set well into the contours of the new green. This wonderful new hole challenges golfers and is a fine compliment to the other par threes on the new course.
PAR
3
HANDICAP
Men
17
Women
15
TEE
120
120
101
95
95
71
71
CLOSE
HOLE 9
The par five ninth features some of the most dramatic rolling topography on the new North Course. The tee shot is decidedly uphill to a flat plateau that was widened and is devoid of bunkers. Players will need to navigate their second shots through bunkers strategically placed both left and right of the fairway. The new green was lowered slightly and moved to the right, with a putting surface angled from left to right around an ominous front bunker. Expansive, low-mow collars extending well away from the greens are found throughout the new course. On #9 this element was created on the right side of the green, carrying down the slope connecting to the green on #6. This hole flows beautifully, among the most striking of Piedmont terrain, natural elevation changes, and mature tree cover found on the North Course.
PAR
5
HANDICAP
Men
11
Women
5
TEE
539
539
500
464
438
413
312
HOLE
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Gold
Blue
White
Green
Red
Purple
PAR
Men's Handicap
Women's Handicap
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
IN
TOTAL
414
414
383
364
345
260
260
518
518
494
438
401
358
311
489
458
445
400
345
345
290
315
315
300
282
258
232
182
357
357
339
323
269
269
239
162
162
148
128
118
101
101
473
446
419
370
346
346
235
196
196
163
163
128
96
96
438
393
376
362
327
327
239
3362
3259
3067
2830
2537
2334
1953
6807
6571
6173
5870
5257
4732
4128
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
35
71
2
6
14
14
8
10
10
8
12
12
18
16
6
4
16
18
4
2
CLOSE
HOLE 10
With a tee moved to the left of the 9th green, a challenging tee shot carries downhill through a forested ridge and across a deep ravine. This is one of the most dramatically improved views from the tees found on the course. The new landing area was widened significantly, and is protected by three well-positioned bunkers. According to John Fought, “We were able to increase the landing zones in the fairways by thirty percent, which now gives the course a more open, bigger feel.” The ninth’s new green was moved left and reshaped to fall slightly away in the back. Two front bunkers keep players from bouncing their approach shots onto the new green. Both aesthetically beautiful and strategically challenging, this hole is a worthy test for all level of play.
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
2
Women
6
TEE
414
414
383
364
345
260
260
CLOSE
HOLE 11
The par five eleventh features a tee shot which demands accuracy to avoid three challenging bunkers. The second shot must be played uphill through a gentled swale to an elevated green. Several bunkers protect the approach, forcing a player to thread their shot to reach a rather narrow green. These strategically placed bunkers reward premium shot making, and the deep classic design challenges the best bunker players. With the changes made to this hole, #11 has become much more challenging and fun to play.
PAR
5
HANDICAP
Men
14
Women
14
TEE
518
518
494
438
401
358
311
CLOSE
HOLE 12
As the longest par four on the course, #12 provides a spacious tee shot landing area. A single directional bunker on the right edge of the fairway makes the ideal line of play for those brave enough to carry across this hazard. After successful negotiation of the first drive, this hole turns right and downhill to a large green with no surrounding bunkers. This unique design is surrounded by a wide tightly-mown collar that provides a challenging pitch for any missed approach shots. While strategic tree removal assisted with the distinctive new sight lines and vistas on the course, over 250 native trees were added during the renovation, adding strategy, beauty and interest. The North Course is one of only 913 Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf courses in the United States, a tribute to Carmel’s environmental stewardship.
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
8
Women
10
TEE
489
458
445
400
345
345
290
CLOSE
HOLE 13
This short par four presents multiple options off the tee. For the bold long drivers it may be possible to drive very near the green, provided the fore-bunker right and deep greenside bunker left can be avoided. Most players will position their tee shot for a short wedge or sand wedge approach. The second shot must be deadly accurate to find the small angled green. The large oak tree behind the center of the green provides a stunning backdrop to the putting surface. This wonderful short four plays uphill, offering the opportunity for a birdie if the player can navigate the obstacles around the fairway and green. For course architect John Fought, “there will not be an automatic way to play this short but diabolical hole.”
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
10
Women
8
TEE
315
315
300
282
258
232
182
CLOSE
HOLE 14
Players familiar with the ‘old’ North Course recognize this location as the former #5. However the fairway has been widened and the tee shot is played slightly uphill from tees that have been moved forward. The drive must be played carefully to avoid the two fairway bunkers on the right and trees left. The short approach provides plenty of green on the right, but the greenside bunker on the left must be avoided. The green, which is surrounded by a wide, tightly-mown collar, has a shallow plateau located in the left half of the putting surface, making the hole locations in the back very challenging.
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
12
Women
12
TEE
357
357
339
323
269
269
239
CLOSE
HOLE 15
Expanded to include previously unused land, a new green was constructed with an elongated shape on this wonderful par three. Playing slightly downhill from the new tee location, #15 provides a full view of the greens complex. Sandwiched between two bunkers that penalize errant approach shots, the green has a slope from left to right in the back half of the putting surface where it also falls slightly away. All golfers can expect to have both their accuracy and thought process challenged by the tricky and great-looking #15.
PAR
3
HANDICAP
Men
18
Women
16
TEE
162
162
148
128
118
101
101
CLOSE
HOLE 16
This long par four is one of the most beautiful and difficult par fours on the new North Course. Throughout the course forward tees have been strategically positioned, as is the case here where all tees were elevated. The fairway was widened and the left fairway bunker moved back to provide an improved tee shot landing area. With the green location also repositioned, the hole now provides a clear view from the tee shot landing zone and brings McAlpine Creek behind into play. One intimidating bunker flanks the right side of the green, making the approach very demanding.
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
6
Women
4
TEE
473
446
419
370
346
346
235
CLOSE
HOLE 17
From a strictly aesthetic standpoint, the renovated #17 is one of the most interesting on the North Course. The striking mature oak tree located behind the left side of the green provides a spectacular backdrop and the five tee locations allows this hole to be played from nearly 200 yards to just under 10 yards. The two bunkers were positioned to balance the approach shot and provide definition. The green is long and angles from left to right, creating multiple hole locations that will encourage players to be precise with their tee shot. This wonderful uphill par three is quite possibly one of the best in North Carolina.
PAR
3
HANDICAP
Men
16
Women
18
TEE
196
196
163
163
128
96
96
CLOSE
HOLE 18
The finishing hole has been lengthened from the back tee while also creating a more angled tee shot. Additional options from the tees and more landing area are provided by a widened driving zone, but golfers must contend with four menacing fairway bunkers. The approach is visually striking with the Clubhouse in the background and several deep bunkers surrounding the green. The spacious green has movement to provide interesting hole locations on all sides of the putting surface. Golfers will agree with architect John Fought that, “This wonderful medium-length par four features all of the classic elements that make the new North Course an exceptional venue for a fun and challenging round of golf.”
PAR
4
HANDICAP
Men
4
Women
2
TEE
438
393
376
362
327
327
239
SLOPE
Black
Gold
Blue
White
Green
Red
Purple
MEN
140
137
131
127
120
112
107
WOMEN
136
131
122
116
RATING
Black
Gold
Blue
White
Green
Red
Purple
MEN
73.3
71.9
70.2
67.8
65.9
63.5
61.7
WOMEN
73.9
70.8
67.7
64.4