Governors Club is an 18-hole golf course in Chapel Hill, NC with a par of 72. It offers 8 tee sets: black tees (7,062 yards, slope 142, rating 74.9), gold tees (6,713 yards, slope 138, rating 73.1), blue tees (6,381 yards, slope 133, rating 71.7), blue/white (6,179 yards, slope 129, rating 70.6), white tees (6,047 yards, slope 127, rating 69.9), white/green (5,588 yards, slope 124, rating 67.8), green tees (5,352 yards, slope 120, rating 66.8), red tees (5,160 yards, slope 118, rating 65.9). The hardest hole is #8, a par 4 playing 386 yards from the first tee.
Governors Club
Chapel Hill, NC
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a relatively generous landing area that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.
A demanding par 4 playing as the third-toughest hole on the course, with length that increases significantly from the back tees. Strategic bunkering and tight approach angles make this a stern test early in the round.
A reachable par 5 that plays to its handicap as one of the easier long holes. The fairway is relatively open, allowing aggressive players to position themselves for a third-shot opportunity at the green.
A short par 3 with dramatic yardage variation across the tee boxes, playing from just over 100 yards to over 200 from the back. The small green demands precision rather than power.
A challenging par 4 that ranks among the five most difficult holes, with water hazards and strategic bunkering creating a substantial test from the longer tees. The fairway pinches at the critical decision point.
A mid-length par 4 with a relatively straightforward design that becomes more challenging from the back tees. Bunkers frame the approach zone, requiring an accurate second shot to a well-defined green.
A long par 5 with a slight dogleg character and enough distance to challenge even strong hitters from the back markers. Water or other hazards influence the risk-reward calculation on the approach to the green.
The most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 demands length and precision with hazards strategically positioned to punish errant shots. The approach is particularly challenging with a narrow green entrance.
A short par 3 with significant yardage spread across the tees, ranging from under 90 yards to nearly 165 yards. Despite its modest length, the well-protected green presents a focused target.
A moderate par 4 with a fair landing area that sets up the back nine. Bunkers and hazards are positioned to catch both wayward drives and poorly struck approaches to the green.
Playing as the second-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 tests both distance and accuracy, particularly from the championship tees where it stretches to over 430 yards. Strategic hazards frame the fairway and green complex.
A short par 3 that plays considerably shorter than many of its counterparts but still demands a precise strike to a demanding green. Bunkers and elevated terrain create visual and technical challenges.
A mid-length par 5 that ranks among the course's most scorable long holes, with a fairway that accommodates two solid shots in succession. The green approach rewards well-positioned lay-ups.
The easiest hole on the course, this diminutive par 3 plays from under 90 yards to just over 180 from the back tees. Despite its brevity, the small target area and surrounding hazards demand accuracy.
A short par 4 with dramatic yardage variation that creates an unusual dynamic—playing from as little as 205 yards to 330 yards depending on tee selection. Strategic positioning off the tee is critical.
A fourth-ranked difficulty par 4 with length that escalates significantly from the championship tees, reaching over 450 yards. Water hazards and strategic bunkering create a formidable test of power and placement.
A long par 5 ranked sixth in difficulty that demands two strong shots to position for a scoring opportunity, with length increasing to 565 yards from the back tees. Hazards strategically influence the optimal route through the hole.
A closing par 4 of moderate difficulty that provides a fair finishing challenge, with strategic bunkering and water hazards framing the approach to a well-guarded green. The fairway slopes subtly, influencing ball position for the final approach.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | |||
| black tees | 403 | 376 | 506 | 202 | 441 | 410 | 538 | 463 | 163 | 3502 | 426 | 438 | 199 | 513 | 182 | 330 | 451 | 565 | 456 | 3560 | 7062 |
| gold tees | 386 | 357 | 488 | 189 | 426 | 396 | 516 | 440 | 158 | 3356 | 412 | 417 | 186 | 487 | 160 | 308 | 430 | 546 | 411 | 3357 | 6713 |
| blue tees | 366 | 342 | 466 | 163 | 407 | 356 | 492 | 423 | 163 | 3178 | 390 | 415 | 170 | 473 | 147 | 300 | 392 | 531 | 385 | 3203 | 6381 |
| blue/white | 348 | 317 | 466 | 163 | 389 | 356 | 470 | 408 | 163 | 3080 | 368 | 396 | 170 | 447 | 147 | 300 | 376 | 510 | 385 | 3099 | 6179 |
| white tees | 348 | 317 | 427 | 148 | 389 | 349 | 470 | 408 | 163 | 3019 | 368 | 396 | 151 | 447 | 141 | 287 | 376 | 510 | 352 | 3028 | 6047 |
| white/green | 308 | 265 | 427 | 148 | 352 | 349 | 417 | 388 | 163 | 2817 | 347 | 333 | 151 | 427 | 141 | 287 | 282 | 451 | 352 | 2771 | 5588 |
| green tees | 308 | 265 | 425 | 111 | 352 | 313 | 417 | 388 | 144 | 2723 | 347 | 333 | 149 | 427 | 108 | 207 | 282 | 451 | 325 | 2629 | 5352 |
| red tees | 308 | 263 | 384 | 109 | 350 | 311 | 415 | 386 | 86 | 2612 | 345 | 331 | 102 | 425 | 88 | 205 | 280 | 449 | 323 | 2548 | 5160 |