Hound Ears is an 18-hole golf course in Blowing Rock, NC with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: i tees (6,128 yards, slope 133, rating 70.1), ii tees (5,834 yards, slope 130, rating 68.7), iii tees (5,410 yards, slope 120, rating 67.1), iv tees (4,860 yards, slope 112, rating 65.1), v tees (4,602 yards, slope 110, rating 64.3). The hardest hole is #4, a par 5 playing 468 yards from the first tee.
Hound Ears
Blowing Rock, NC
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A short, straightforward par 4 that plays downhill with a welcoming fairway. The green is fronted by bunkers on the right, making accuracy more important than distance on the approach.
A mid-length par 4 that requires precision off the tee as the fairway tightens around 250 yards. Bunkers protect both sides of the green, demanding a well-placed second shot.
A challenging par 4 that ranks as one of the course's most difficult holes, playing considerably longer than the scorecard suggests. Hazards guard the approach to a well-bunkered green that demands accuracy.
A strong opening par 5 and the course's most difficult hole, with length that will test all players. Strategic bunkering throughout the hole requires thoughtful placement of both the drive and lay-up shot.
A short par 3 with a compact green that offers a welcome respite from the longer holes. A single hazard or two may frame the green, but the hole's brevity makes it manageable from any tee.
A lengthy par 5 that features elevation changes and requires two solid strokes to reach the green in regulation. Bunkers and strategic rough define the hole's character and penalize wayward approaches.
A mid-length par 3 with a green that may be partially obscured or elevated, creating a demanding blind or semi-blind shot. Bunkers and terrain surrounding the green add complexity to club selection.
A moderate par 4 with a relatively open fairway that sets up a straightforward approach. The green's defense lies in its bunkering and contours rather than severe length.
A well-balanced par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, rewarding good positioning off the tee. The green is protected by hazards that demand a precise approach shot.
A par 4 with a notable variance in yardage from the forward tees, indicating significant elevation or strategic design changes. Bunkers and possibly water hazards define the hole's challenge.
A solid mid-length par 4 with a fairway that likely narrows or doglegs to create positioning challenges. Bunkers guard the approach to a protected green.
A demanding par 5 that requires strategic layup positioning to set up a manageable third shot. Hazards are placed to penalize both aggressive and poorly executed approaches.
A short par 3 that offers reasonable scoring potential with a modest green complex. A single well-placed hazard or two test accuracy without overwhelming the player.
The second-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 plays deceptively challenging despite its moderate length. Bunkers, water, or tight fairway work demand precision and course management.
The shortest hole on the course, this par 3 offers a genuine birdie opportunity with a green that is straightforward to hit. Minimal hazarding makes this a momentum-building hole.
A strong par 5 with length and hazards that create strategic decisions on both the drive and lay-up shots. The hole's design rewards thoughtful course management over pure power.
A relatively short par 4 that plays downhill or with favorable conditions, offering scoring opportunity. The green's defense through bunkering or contour prevents it from being a gimme.
A strong finishing par 4 that ranks among the course's toughest, requiring a solid drive and precise approach to a well-protected green. The hole's difficulty provides a memorable conclusion to the round.
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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | |||
| i tees | 324 | 374 | 412 | 468 | 125 | 491 | 163 | 355 | 347 | 3059 | 371 | 385 | 496 | 156 | 343 | 103 | 487 | 326 | 402 | 3069 | 6128 |
| ii tees | 322 | 356 | 391 | 451 | 118 | 475 | 146 | 354 | 333 | 2946 | 350 | 339 | 468 | 143 | 339 | 103 | 468 | 308 | 370 | 2888 | 5834 |
| iii tees | 309 | 335 | 356 | 438 | 112 | 435 | 107 | 340 | 310 | 2742 | 336 | 313 | 424 | 128 | 291 | 96 | 449 | 284 | 347 | 2668 | 5410 |
| iv tees | 262 | 297 | 339 | 379 | 91 | 398 | 101 | 298 | 265 | 2430 | 292 | 291 | 377 | 120 | 261 | 90 | 414 | 280 | 305 | 2430 | 4860 |
| v tees | 254 | 291 | 332 | 374 | 86 | 394 | 81 | 285 | 260 | 2357 | 239 | 287 | 357 | 110 | 261 | 85 | 391 | 234 | 281 | 2245 | 4602 |