Cherokee National Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Gaffney, SC with a par of 72. It offers 6 tee sets: black (6,953 yards, slope 130, rating 73.6), blue (6,733 yards, slope 128, rating 72.7), white (6,453 yards, slope 126, rating 71.2), gold (6,155 yards, slope 125, rating 69.9), purple (5,713 yards, slope 118, rating 67.5), red (5,145 yards, slope 108, rating 64.7). The hardest hole is #13, a par 4 playing 268 yards from the first tee.
Cherokee National Golf Club
Gaffney, SC
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A welcoming opening par 5 with a relatively straight alignment and forgiving fairway. The hole's length and accessibility make it an inviting start, though distance management is key to setting up a comfortable approach to the green.
A short par 3 requiring precision over distance. The compact green demands accuracy, and its modest size makes it unforgiving to off-center strikes regardless of wind conditions or elevation changes.
A straightforward par 4 with a manageable length and direct routing to the green. The relatively open character of this hole allows for a controlled approach without significant hazards to navigate.
A strong par 4 that plays dramatically shorter from the forward tees but extends considerably from the back markers. The significant yardage variation across tees creates distinctly different challenges depending on setup.
A brief par 3 that emphasizes accuracy over distance, with its compact design making it a good opportunity despite the short yardage. The diminutive green demands a well-struck tee shot to avoid missing the putting surface.
A solid par 4 of moderate difficulty with a straightforward layout. The hole presents a balanced test that requires both distance and precision without excessive hazard concerns dominating the hole's character.
A strong scoring hole that demands focus from tee to green with its substantial length and likely strategic hazards. The elevated Handicap 4 rating indicates this is one of the course's most challenging par 4s with little room for error.
The signature challenge of the front nine, this par 4 is ranked as the second-most difficult hole on the course. Its length and likely hazard placement create a formidable test that requires both power and precision.
A substantial par 5 that concludes the front side with a solid length across all tee boxes. The hole's yardage demands good execution on multiple shots to reach the green in regulation.
A well-crafted par 4 that opens the back nine with a moderate length and balanced difficulty. The hole presents a fair test without excessive penalty, allowing for strategic play down both sides of the fairway.
A mid-range par 4 with solid length that requires committed shots from tee to green. The hole's Handicap 11 rating suggests it presents a reasonable challenge without the severity of the course's most difficult tests.
A major test and one of the three hardest holes on the course, this par 4 combines substantial yardage with likely hazards to create a demanding challenge. The significant length variation across tees indicates strategic tee box selection is critical.
The most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 is a formidable closing test for the back nine. Its length and challenging nature demand near-flawless execution with likely significant hazards punishing errant shots.
A mid-length par 3 that provides a brief respite with a manageable single-shot challenge. The hole's reasonable yardage and Handicap 7 rating suggest it's a more approachable short hole compared to other par 3s on the course.
A long par 5 that extends across all tee boxes with substantial yardage requiring strong execution on multiple strokes. The distance demands good management to set up a viable approach to the green without excessive risk.
A dramatic short par 4 that plays exceptionally brief from the forward tees but stretches considerably from the back. The wide yardage disparity creates vastly different strategic considerations depending on which tees are played.
A diminutive par 3 with the shortest yardages on the course, yet marked as a Handicap 13 hole indicating deceptive difficulty. The tiny green likely demands excellent precision despite the short distance, with little margin for error.
A closing par 5 of considerable length that finishes the round with a stern test requiring solid execution on all three shots. The substantial yardage and ranking as a Handicap 17 hole suggest it's one of the more accessible holes, though its length still demands respect.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | |||
| black | 529 | 205 | 361 | 361 | 176 | 376 | 434 | 423 | 528 | 3393 | 417 | 425 | 403 | 422 | 203 | 553 | 408 | 192 | 537 | 3560 | 6953 |
| blue | 514 | 193 | 361 | 361 | 160 | 376 | 413 | 423 | 513 | 3314 | 390 | 412 | 396 | 401 | 192 | 541 | 387 | 175 | 525 | 3419 | 6733 |
| white | 492 | 170 | 340 | 347 | 145 | 363 | 399 | 404 | 500 | 3160 | 380 | 391 | 381 | 391 | 179 | 519 | 387 | 159 | 506 | 3293 | 6453 |
| gold | 479 | 155 | 328 | 347 | 128 | 336 | 368 | 375 | 478 | 2994 | 374 | 378 | 366 | 365 | 168 | 504 | 369 | 143 | 494 | 3161 | 6155 |
| purple | 479 | 155 | 328 | 209 | 128 | 309 | 330 | 357 | 469 | 2764 | 345 | 359 | 345 | 365 | 168 | 467 | 263 | 143 | 494 | 2949 | 5713 |
| red | 430 | 130 | 301 | 209 | 108 | 309 | 330 | 286 | 433 | 2536 | 301 | 321 | 332 | 268 | 147 | 467 | 259 | 99 | 415 | 2609 | 5145 |