Cabarrus Country Club – Played October 2021
- Rankings: None of my four lists
- Location: 3247 Weddington Road, Concord, North Carolina
- Year: 1968
- Architect: George Cobb
- Course Access: Private
- Walking Rules: Carts Available
Score Card Information:
- Blue: 6,986 yards, Par 72, 73.9 Rating/136 Slope
- Black: 6,662 yards, Par 72, 72.2 Rating/134 Slope
- Gold: 6,505 yards, Par 72, 71.6 Rating/131 Slope
- Green: 6,293 yards, Par 72, 70.4 Rating/129 Slope
- White: 5,899 yards, Par 72, 68.7 Rating/125 Slope (Men’s), 69.7 Rating/124 Slope (Women’s)
- Silver: 5,625 yards, Par 72, 67.7 Rating/120 Slope
- Red: 5,245/5,124 yards, Par 72, 66.3 Rating/113 Slope (Men’s), 70.6 Rating/128 Slope (Women’s)
- Executive: 4,366 yards, Par 72, 66.2 Rating/112 Slope
I’ve been able to play Cabarrus Country Club through a buddy of mine a couple times now. It’s always nice to see a place more than once to really get a feel for it.
The club itself was founded in 1927, but like many clubs of that era, it moved to it’s present location much later with the course opening in 1968.
That’s about all the history I have on Cabarrus Country Club, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t point something out on their website that tickled me.
It states, “the course is designed by George Cobb, the man behind Augusta National Golf Club.” I have no ill feelings towards George Cobb and he designed my home course. And yes, Augusta is quite possibly the course with the most architects’ touches. But saying Cobb is the “man behind Augusta National” is hilarious.
All that being said, I think you’ll see from this tour that the course is a joy to play. Let’s get into it!
Hole 1 – 524 yards – Par 5
The first hole at Cabarrus Country Club gives you a birdie opportunity right out of the gate. There is plenty of room to the left but keeping it in the fairway makes the hole much easier.
The hole gently bends to the right before the green comes into view.
Firm greens make this anything but a mindless shot. You don’t want to go long.
Hole 2 – 376 yards – Par 4
Position is the objective on this tee. A crossing creek should only be in play for the long hitters, but everyone should aim for the left side of the fairway for the best angle into the green.
Hole 3 – 379 yards – Par 4
The gamble on this dogleg right is to go over the tall tree on the right. I find it better to put something in the fairway even though the second shot plays a bit longer.
Hole 4 – 394 yards – Par 4
Cabarrus offers up another right bender here, but not it’s not too severe. Out of bounds lurks on the right, so be careful.
Being on the proper tier is important on this green.
Hole 5 – 171 yards – Par 3
Cabarrus Country Club has a demanding set of par threes, starting right here. The green has severe slopes and chipping is not easy feat.
Hole 6 – 391 yards – Par 4
Now here is a hole that fits my eye. Sling a draw up the right side and you are sitting pretty.
Misses to the left might contend with the hazard, but only if you are way off.
Hole 7 – 176 yards – Par 3
For a longer hole, this isn’t the biggest green. It’s a tough ask when it plays into the wind.
Hole 8 – 481 yards – Par 5
You’ll notice I only got one picture of this slight right bender. Much to my chagrin, I stepped in a fire ant hill while taking my third shot. Jumping around and removing my shoe and the ants was the main priority!
Hole 9 – 386 yards – Par 4
The front side finishes with a stern test. You can shorten the hole by playing left, but trees can block you out. Either way, a solid second shot it needed.
Hole 10 – 366 yards – Par 4
With my distance, I need to fit the drive between two fairway bunkers.
I found this to be one of the more straightforward holes at Cabarrus Country Club.
Hole 11 – 507 yards – Par 5
Another solid hole here that plays longer than the card due to the uphill slope on the second and third shots.
It is possible to run up a second shot with the narrow opening in front of the green.
Hole 12 – 157 yards – Par 3
You absolutely cannot go long on this tee shot. A steep downhill bank and hazard await you there.
Hole 13 – 408 yards – Par 4
Due to the trees this is probably the most claustrophobic tee shots on the course. Power fades play well.
Hole 14 – 358 yards – Par 4
You have the choice again of power or precision here. The left side of the fairway provides the best angle, but going up the right can shorten the hole.
The green has a large ridge running through it, so take note of the pin position.
Hole 15 – 154 yards – Par 3
This little hole has all kinds of trouble. The obvious one is the water, but the drop zone is no picnic either. It’s topped off with a severe green that isn’t the largest. I made double here the the first time, but got revenge with a deuce the next time.
Hole 16 – 379 yards – Par 4
You can breath again on this tee shot.
Your second is uphill all the way to a large green.
Hole 17 – 399 yards – Par 4
Here is a hole that rewards us right to left players. The harder you can draw the ball, the better, as it will run a good bit.
Good drives leave you with a short second that you can hopefully take advantage of.
Hole 18 – 499 yards – Par 5
The last hole at Cabarrus Country Club can provide some fireworks. A solid drive might force you into a decision on the second shot. The issue is the creek that fronts the green. You’ve got to be really confident to go for it.
The green is still a tough target on the third shot.
Cabarrus Country Club was a very fun round of golf. The course doesn’t beat you up too much, but still provides a test. As an added bonus the walk is quite pleasant.
Both of my days here were topped off with some beers and food on the back patio. There you get an expansive view of the practice facility and some of the holes. With the TVs on some football, it’s a great way to end the day.