Private

Farm Course

Greensboro Country Club - Carlson Farm Course

Greensboro, NC, USA
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18 holesPar 727,296 yds75.4/140

About this course

Carlson Farm, one of two championship courses at Greensboro Country Club, quietly upholds a tradition of understated excellence in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont region. This parkland-style layout, gently rolling through the terrain west of the city, offers a classic experience marked more by strategic nuance than dramatic flair. Designed by Donald Ross disciple, Ellis Maples, Carlson Farm presents a fair test with tree-lined fairways that reward thoughtful placement. While not a championship venue of national repute, it has hosted numerous state and regional amateur events. It underwent renovations in the early 2000s, overseen by Kris Spence. The course’s charm lies in its subtle challenges, its emphasis on accuracy over brute power, and the welcoming atmosphere cultivated by the Greensboro Country Club membership. A round here often culminates with convivial gatherings in the clubhouse, sharing stories over the club’s famous fried chicken—a Greensboro tradition, and a cherished staple of the club experience.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

2035

Best in World

1826

Best in USA

86

Best in NC

Quick facts

Location
Greensboro, NC, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1963
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,296 yards
Difficulty
75.4/140
Course Vaults score
7.5

Getting there

Greensboro Country Club's Carlson Farm Course is reached via Piedmont Triad International Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive to the northwest through the gently rolling terrain of central North Carolina. The route traces suburban boulevards that gradually yield to the manicured residential enclaves of northwest Greensboro, where the club's grounds unfold with understated grace. For members arriving by private aircraft, the airport's general aviation facilities offer discreet access, ensuring a seamless transition from tarmac to clubhouse with minimal fanfare - a fitting prelude to one of the Triad's most distinguished private golf settings.

FAQ

Common questions about Farm

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Farm has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.

Farm was designed by Donald Steel, Ellis Maples, and Jonathan Gaunt.

Farm is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Farm is 72.

Farm plays 7,296 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Farm is 140.

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