Dr. Charles L. Sifford Course
Charlotte, NC, USA
Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course is a municipal facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, named in honor of the pioneering African American professional golfer who broke the color barrier on the PGA Tour. The course was renovated by Clyde Johnston, a North Carolina-based architect known for his work on public and resort courses throughout the region. Johnston's redesign brought modern playability standards to this accessible city-owned layout. The course serves Charlotte's diverse golfing community as an affordable option for daily-fee play. As a municipal facility, it provides an important entry point for junior golfers and recreational players seeking to learn the game. The routing works within the rolling Piedmont terrain characteristic of the Charlotte area, where elevation changes and mature tree corridors shape the playing corridors. The course honors Charlie Sifford's legacy as a trailblazer who endured significant hardship to compete at professional golf's highest level. Sifford, who lived in Charlotte during his later years, won twice on the PGA Tour in the 1960s after the organization finally removed its "Caucasian-only" clause. His perseverance opened doors for generations of minority golfers who followed. The facility's name serves as both recognition of his achievements and a reminder of golf's complex history with inclusion and access.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
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Best in USA
Unranked
Best in NC
Public: #96
Golfers say this convenient nine-hole municipal course offers excellent value at $25 to walk, with a prime location less than a mile from Charlotte's South End making it ideal for a quick round. Most praise the fun risk-reward opportunities, particularly the drivable par-4 fifth hole where players can cut the corner, and note the sloped greens provide solid defense despite the course being gettable for scoring. Reviewers appreciate the elite-level range and short game area, though they acknowledge conditioning is only average due to heavy play. Some mention the firing-range-style routing requires staying alert, while others recommend mixing tees on a second loop for added variety on an 18-hole outing.
$25 to walk 9 can’t be beat. Conditions are average at best because it gets a ton of play. Range and short game area are elite for a muni
I played on a rainy day so it was not crowded. Very gettable for scoring as well as some challenging holes. Firing range layout so had to keep head on swivel. Solid for a 9 hole mini.
If you’re in Charlotte and looking to play this is a great option to scratch your itch. Less than a mile from South End and a great spot to walk 9 any time. Some really fun risk reward holes like #5 with the temptation to cut the corner and drive the green. Greens have a ton of slope which can be their defense. Be sure to grab a bag of beers for the round. Pro tip: if you want to play 18 try mixing up the tees on your second loop for increased variety
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dr. Charles L. Sifford has a Course Vaults score of 6.3 out of 10 based on 15 explicit golfer ratings.
Dr. Charles L. Sifford was designed by (R) Clyde Johnston.
Yes. Dr. Charles L. Sifford is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Dr. Charles L. Sifford is 35.
Dr. Charles L. Sifford plays 2,936 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dr. Charles L. Sifford is 121.
